Choose Pyramid Curse
Choose Pyramid Curse if you want a Casual experience. Pyramid Curse launched in 2023.
Pyramid Curse vs BANNED TAPES
Pyramid Curse and BANNED TAPES both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Pyramid Curse (2023) is 2 years older than BANNED TAPES (2025). BANNED TAPES scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Pyramid Curse (84.5% 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 BANNED TAPES
Choose BANNED TAPES if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BANNED TAPES launched in 2025.
Both Pyramid Curse and BANNED TAPES sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Pyramid Curse |  BANNED TAPES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (58 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SpoocleMacBoogle | NickNickolas |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pyramid Curse (2023) is 2 years older than BANNED TAPES (2025).
- BANNED TAPES scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Pyramid Curse (84.5% positive).
- BANNED TAPES is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Pyramid Curse (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Pyramid Curse vs BANNED TAPES — FAQ
- Should I play Pyramid Curse or BANNED TAPES first?
- If you want chronology, Pyramid Curse (2023) came out before BANNED TAPES (2025). 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 Pyramid Curse and BANNED TAPES similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.