Choose SudokuNexus
Choose SudokuNexus if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. SudokuNexus launched in 2025.
SudokuNexus vs Sudoku Haven
SudokuNexus and Sudoku Haven both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. SudokuNexus (2025) is 1 year older than Sudoku Haven (2026). Sudoku Haven is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SudokuNexus (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Sudoku Haven
Choose Sudoku Haven if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sudoku Haven launched in 2026.
Both SudokuNexus and Sudoku Haven sit in Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 SudokuNexus |  Sudoku Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revogoo | Emu WTF |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- SudokuNexus (2025) is 1 year older than Sudoku Haven (2026).
- Sudoku Haven is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SudokuNexus (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- SudokuNexus has co-op; Sudoku Haven does not.
SudokuNexus vs Sudoku Haven — FAQ
- Should I play SudokuNexus or Sudoku Haven first?
- If you want chronology, SudokuNexus (2025) came out before Sudoku Haven (2026). 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 SudokuNexus and Sudoku Haven similar?
- They overlap on 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 Sudoku Haven have multiplayer like SudokuNexus?
- No. SudokuNexus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Sudoku Haven is listed as single-player only.