Choose Box Maze
Choose Box Maze if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Box Maze launched in 2017.
Box Maze vs Box Maze Extreme
Box Maze and Box Maze Extreme both land in Action, Strategy, 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 share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Box Maze (2017) is 1 year older than Box Maze Extreme (2018). Box Maze is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Box Maze Extreme (4.99 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 Box Maze Extreme
Choose Box Maze Extreme if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Box Maze Extreme launched in 2018.
Both Box Maze and Box Maze Extreme sit in Action, Strategy, and 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
 Box Maze |  Box Maze Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (77 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | GamersHype Productions | GamersHype Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Box Maze (2017) is 1 year older than Box Maze Extreme (2018).
- Box Maze is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Box Maze Extreme (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Box Maze has co-op; Box Maze Extreme does not.
Box Maze vs Box Maze Extreme — FAQ
- Should I play Box Maze or Box Maze Extreme first?
- If you want chronology, Box Maze (2017) came out before Box Maze Extreme (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 Box Maze and Box Maze Extreme similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does Box Maze Extreme have multiplayer like Box Maze?
- No. Box Maze supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Box Maze Extreme is listed as single-player only.