Choose The Nightwatch
Choose The Nightwatch if you want a RPG game with Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Nightwatch launched in 2024.
The Nightwatch vs Maze Mice
The Nightwatch and Maze Mice both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. The Nightwatch (2024) is 1 year older than Maze Mice (2025). Maze Mice scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than The Nightwatch (81% 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 Maze Mice
Choose Maze Mice if you want the Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Maze Mice launched in 2025.
Both The Nightwatch and Maze Mice sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 The Nightwatch |  Maze Mice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (21 reviews) | 89.2% positive (250 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Astrow Games | TrampolineTales |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Nightwatch (2024) is 1 year older than Maze Mice (2025).
- Maze Mice scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than The Nightwatch (81% positive).
- The Nightwatch is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Maze Mice (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Nightwatch is Deck Playable, Maze Mice is Deck Verified.
The Nightwatch vs Maze Mice — FAQ
- Should I play The Nightwatch or Maze Mice first?
- If you want chronology, The Nightwatch (2024) came out before Maze Mice (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 The Nightwatch and Maze Mice similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.