Choose FEZ
Choose FEZ if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,224 Steam reviews back the pick.
FEZ vs The Moonstone Equation
FEZ and The Moonstone Equation both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. FEZ (2013) is 5 years older than The Moonstone Equation (2018). FEZ scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than The Moonstone Equation (72.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Moonstone Equation
Choose The Moonstone Equation if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Moonstone Equation launched in 2018.
Both FEZ and The Moonstone Equation sit in Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 FEZ |  The Moonstone Equation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.3% positive (6,224 reviews) | 72.7% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polytron Corporation | Andy Buck |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- FEZ (2013) is 5 years older than The Moonstone Equation (2018).
- FEZ scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than The Moonstone Equation (72.7% positive).
- The Moonstone Equation is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than FEZ (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FEZ is Deck Verified, The Moonstone Equation is Deck Unsupported.
FEZ vs The Moonstone Equation — FAQ
- Should I play FEZ or The Moonstone Equation first?
- If you want chronology, FEZ (2013) came out before The Moonstone Equation (2018). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are FEZ and The Moonstone Equation similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.