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Australian maze vs Survivor in the Forest 2

Australian maze and Survivor in the Forest 2 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. Australian maze (2023) is 1 year older than Survivor in the Forest 2 (2024). Australian maze is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Survivor in the Forest 2 (2.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Australian maze

Choose Australian maze if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Australian maze launched in 2023.

Choose Survivor in the Forest 2

Choose Survivor in the Forest 2 if you want a Casual experience. Survivor in the Forest 2 launched in 2024.

Both Australian maze and Survivor in the Forest 2 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

Australian maze vs Survivor in the Forest 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Australian maze — Steam game coverAustralian mazeSurvivor in the Forest 2 — Steam game coverSurvivor in the Forest 2
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD39.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews90% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersАрхимонд ПепелительJohan Games

Side by side

Australian maze vs Survivor in the Forest 2 — FAQ

Should I play Australian maze or Survivor in the Forest 2 first?
If you want chronology, Australian maze (2023) came out before Survivor in the Forest 2 (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 Australian maze and Survivor in the Forest 2 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.
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