Choose A Simple Square
Choose A Simple Square if you want the Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. A Simple Square launched in 2026.
A Simple Square vs Arithmetrick
A Simple Square and Arithmetrick both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. A Simple Square (2026) is 1 year older than Arithmetrick (2027). 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 Arithmetrick
Choose Arithmetrick if you want the Camera Comfort and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. Arithmetrick launched in 2027.
Both A Simple Square and Arithmetrick sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 A Simple Square |  Arithmetrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.35 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Antharuu | WeiLuo |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- A Simple Square (2026) is 1 year older than Arithmetrick (2027).
A Simple Square vs Arithmetrick — FAQ
- Should I play A Simple Square or Arithmetrick first?
- If you want chronology, A Simple Square (2026) came out before Arithmetrick (2027). 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 A Simple Square and Arithmetrick similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.