Choose SquareCells
Choose SquareCells if you want a Casual experience. SquareCells launched in 2015.
SquareCells vs RYB
SquareCells and RYB both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. SquareCells (2015) is 1 year older than RYB (2016). RYB scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than SquareCells (89.5% 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 RYB
Choose RYB if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.8% positive across 475 reviews.
Both SquareCells and RYB sit in Indie 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
 SquareCells |  RYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (762 reviews) | 91.8% positive (475 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthew Brown | FLEB |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- SquareCells (2015) is 1 year older than RYB (2016).
- RYB scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than SquareCells (89.5% positive).
- RYB is free; SquareCells is paid (2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
SquareCells vs RYB — FAQ
- Which is better, SquareCells or RYB?
- On Steam reviews RYB scores higher (91.8% positive) than SquareCells (89.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, RYB is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SquareCells or RYB first?
- If you want chronology, SquareCells (2015) came out before RYB (2016). 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 SquareCells and RYB similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is RYB free?
- Yes — RYB is a free-to-play Steam title. SquareCells is paid (2.99 USD).