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A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey vs Koi Zen: Opposite Colors

A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey and Koi Zen: Opposite Colors both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Koi Zen: Opposite Colors (2023) is 1 year older than A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey (2024). Koi Zen: Opposite Colors is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey

Choose A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey launched in 2024.

Choose Koi Zen: Opposite Colors

Choose Koi Zen: Opposite Colors if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Koi Zen: Opposite Colors launched in 2023.

Both A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey and Koi Zen: Opposite Colors sit in Casual 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

A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey vs Koi Zen: Opposite Colors — Steam metadata comparison
A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey — Steam game coverA Maze Dream: the puzzle journeyKoi Zen: Opposite Colors — Steam game coverKoi Zen: Opposite Colors
Released20242023
GenresStrategy, Adventure, CasualCasual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCooperative DreamsMoon Mind Studio

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A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey vs Koi Zen: Opposite Colors — FAQ

Should I play A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey or Koi Zen: Opposite Colors first?
If you want chronology, Koi Zen: Opposite Colors (2023) came out before A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey (2024). 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 Maze Dream: the puzzle journey and Koi Zen: Opposite Colors similar?
They overlap on 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.
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