Choose Screw Puzzle Master
Choose Screw Puzzle Master if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Screw Puzzle Master launched in 2025.
Screw Puzzle Master vs DeskX
Screw Puzzle Master and DeskX both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Screw Puzzle Master (2025) is 1 year older than DeskX (2026). Screw Puzzle Master is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than DeskX (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 DeskX
Choose DeskX if you want the DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. DeskX launched in 2026.
Both Screw Puzzle Master and DeskX sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Screw Puzzle Master |  DeskX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lcc | 1UP Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Screw Puzzle Master (2025) is 1 year older than DeskX (2026).
- Screw Puzzle Master is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than DeskX (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Screw Puzzle Master vs DeskX — FAQ
- Should I play Screw Puzzle Master or DeskX first?
- If you want chronology, Screw Puzzle Master (2025) came out before DeskX (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 Screw Puzzle Master and DeskX similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.