Choose Cuphead
Choose Cuphead if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 62,740 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cuphead vs MAZEMAN
Cuphead and MAZEMAN both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Cuphead (2017) is 4 years older than MAZEMAN (2021). Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than MAZEMAN (73.7% 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 MAZEMAN
Choose MAZEMAN if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. MAZEMAN launched in 2021.
Both Cuphead and MAZEMAN sit in Action 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
 Cuphead |  MAZEMAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 73.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Beautiful Glitch |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 4 years older than MAZEMAN (2021).
- Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than MAZEMAN (73.7% positive).
- MAZEMAN is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; MAZEMAN does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MAZEMAN has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs MAZEMAN — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or MAZEMAN first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before MAZEMAN (2021). 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 Cuphead and MAZEMAN similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 MAZEMAN have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while MAZEMAN is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. MAZEMAN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.