Choose This War of Mine
Choose This War of Mine if you want an Adventure experience. 22,855 Steam reviews back the pick.
This War of Mine vs SQUARE BOX
This War of Mine and SQUARE BOX both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. This War of Mine (2014) is 3 years older than SQUARE BOX (2017). SQUARE BOX is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than This War of Mine (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 SQUARE BOX
Choose SQUARE BOX if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. SQUARE BOX launched in 2017.
Both This War of Mine and SQUARE BOX sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 This War of Mine |  SQUARE BOX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (22,855 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 11 bit studios | Vox Mare |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- This War of Mine (2014) is 3 years older than SQUARE BOX (2017).
- SQUARE BOX is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than This War of Mine (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- This War of Mine is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SQUARE BOX has no Deck rating yet.
This War of Mine vs SQUARE BOX — FAQ
- Should I play This War of Mine or SQUARE BOX first?
- If you want chronology, This War of Mine (2014) came out before SQUARE BOX (2017). 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 This War of Mine and SQUARE BOX similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 This War of Mine run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — This War of Mine is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SQUARE BOX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.