Choose Catmaze
Choose Catmaze if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Catmaze launched in 2018.
Catmaze vs Fox Wanderer
Catmaze and Fox Wanderer both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Catmaze (2018) is 9 years older than Fox Wanderer (2027). Catmaze is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fox Wanderer has no Deck rating yet. 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 Fox Wanderer
Choose Fox Wanderer if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Fox Wanderer launched in 2027.
Both Catmaze and Fox Wanderer sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Catmaze |  Fox Wanderer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.09 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.4% positive (265 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Redblack Spade | Ninth Dream |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Catmaze (2018) is 9 years older than Fox Wanderer (2027).
- Catmaze is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fox Wanderer has no Deck rating yet.
Catmaze vs Fox Wanderer — FAQ
- Should I play Catmaze or Fox Wanderer first?
- If you want chronology, Catmaze (2018) came out before Fox Wanderer (2027). 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 Catmaze and Fox Wanderer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Catmaze run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Catmaze is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Fox Wanderer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.