Choose Math & Topology
Choose Math & Topology if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Math & Topology launched in 2023.
Math & Topology vs Maze: Path of Light
Math & Topology and Maze: Path of Light both land in Strategy, 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, Casual on Steam. Math & Topology (2023) is 2 years older than Maze: Path of Light (2025). Math & Topology is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Maze: Path of Light (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Maze: Path of Light
Choose Maze: Path of Light if you want the Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. Maze: Path of Light launched in 2025.
Both Math & Topology and Maze: Path of Light sit in Strategy and 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
 Math & Topology |  Maze: Path of Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Panthera Titanium | Infinity Games, Lda |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Math & Topology (2023) is 2 years older than Maze: Path of Light (2025).
- Math & Topology is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Maze: Path of Light (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Math & Topology is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Maze: Path of Light has no Deck rating yet.
Math & Topology vs Maze: Path of Light — FAQ
- Should I play Math & Topology or Maze: Path of Light first?
- If you want chronology, Math & Topology (2023) came out before Maze: Path of Light (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 Math & Topology and Maze: Path of Light similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Math & Topology run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Math & Topology is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Maze: Path of Light doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.