Choose COMPOUND
Choose COMPOUND if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. 1,838 Steam reviews back the pick.
COMPOUND vs Maze
COMPOUND and Maze 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. Maze (2021) is 1 year older than COMPOUND (2022). COMPOUND scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Maze (81.1% 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 Maze
Choose Maze if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Maze launched in 2021.
Both COMPOUND and Maze 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
 COMPOUND |  Maze | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (1,838 reviews) | 81.1% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bevan McKechnie | Nichita Ciuprin |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Maze (2021) is 1 year older than COMPOUND (2022).
- COMPOUND scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Maze (81.1% positive).
- Maze is free; COMPOUND is paid (19.99 USD).
- COMPOUND is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Maze has no Deck rating yet.
COMPOUND vs Maze — FAQ
- Should I play COMPOUND or Maze first?
- If you want chronology, Maze (2021) came out before COMPOUND (2022). 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 COMPOUND and Maze 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.
- Is Maze free?
- Yes — Maze is a free-to-play Steam title. COMPOUND is paid (19.99 USD).