Choose CALENDULA
Choose CALENDULA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. CALENDULA launched in 2016.
CALENDULA vs 4D Minesweeper
CALENDULA and 4D Minesweeper 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. CALENDULA (2016) is 2 years older than 4D Minesweeper (2018). 4D Minesweeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than CALENDULA (68% 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 4D Minesweeper
Choose 4D Minesweeper if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.5% positive across 513 reviews.
Both CALENDULA and 4D Minesweeper 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
 CALENDULA |  4D Minesweeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (194 reviews) | 94.5% positive (513 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blooming Buds Studio | Julian Schlüntz |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- CALENDULA (2016) is 2 years older than 4D Minesweeper (2018).
- 4D Minesweeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than CALENDULA (68% positive).
- 4D Minesweeper is free; CALENDULA is paid (6.99 USD).
CALENDULA vs 4D Minesweeper — FAQ
- Which is better, CALENDULA or 4D Minesweeper?
- On Steam reviews 4D Minesweeper scores higher (94.5% positive) than CALENDULA (68% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 4D Minesweeper is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play CALENDULA or 4D Minesweeper first?
- If you want chronology, CALENDULA (2016) came out before 4D Minesweeper (2018). 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 CALENDULA and 4D Minesweeper 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 4D Minesweeper free?
- Yes — 4D Minesweeper is a free-to-play Steam title. CALENDULA is paid (6.99 USD).