Choose FEZ
Choose FEZ if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 6,224 Steam reviews back the pick.
FEZ vs GRIS
FEZ and GRIS 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 GRIS (2018). GRIS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than FEZ (91.3% 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 GRIS
Choose GRIS if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 26,666 reviews.
Both FEZ and GRIS sit in Indie on Steam, 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 |  GRIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.3% positive (6,224 reviews) | 95.1% positive (26,666 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polytron Corporation | Nomada Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- FEZ (2013) is 5 years older than GRIS (2018).
- GRIS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than FEZ (91.3% positive).
- GRIS is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than FEZ (3.74 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
FEZ vs GRIS — FAQ
- Which is better, FEZ or GRIS?
- On Steam reviews GRIS scores higher (95.1% positive) than FEZ (91.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GRIS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play FEZ or GRIS first?
- If you want chronology, FEZ (2013) came out before GRIS (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 GRIS 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.
- Do FEZ and GRIS both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.