Choose Twixel
Choose Twixel if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Twixel launched in 2016.
Twixel vs A Circle Among Squares
Twixel and A Circle Among Squares both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Twixel (2016) is 5 years older than A Circle Among Squares (2021). Twixel is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than A Circle Among Squares (1.99 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 A Circle Among Squares
Choose A Circle Among Squares if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Circle Among Squares launched in 2021.
Both Twixel and A Circle Among Squares sit in Action 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
 Twixel |  A Circle Among Squares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Caesoose Studios | Silent Circle Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Twixel (2016) is 5 years older than A Circle Among Squares (2021).
- Twixel is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than A Circle Among Squares (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Twixel vs A Circle Among Squares — FAQ
- Should I play Twixel or A Circle Among Squares first?
- If you want chronology, Twixel (2016) came out before A Circle Among Squares (2021). 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 Twixel and A Circle Among Squares similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.