Choose Mind Maze
Choose Mind Maze if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mind Maze launched in 2017.
Mind Maze vs Microcosmum 2
Mind Maze and Microcosmum 2 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. Mind Maze (2017) is 7 years older than Microcosmum 2 (2024). Mind Maze scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Microcosmum 2 (58.5% 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 Microcosmum 2
Choose Microcosmum 2 if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Microcosmum 2 launched in 2024.
Both Mind Maze and Microcosmum 2 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
 Mind Maze |  Microcosmum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (31 reviews) | 58.5% positive (41 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Satur Entertainment | Satur Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Mind Maze (2017) is 7 years older than Microcosmum 2 (2024).
- Mind Maze scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Microcosmum 2 (58.5% positive).
- Mind Maze is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Microcosmum 2 (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Microcosmum 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mind Maze has no Deck rating yet.
Mind Maze vs Microcosmum 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Mind Maze or Microcosmum 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Mind Maze (2017) came out before Microcosmum 2 (2024). 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 Mind Maze and Microcosmum 2 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 Microcosmum 2 have multiplayer like Mind Maze?
- No. Mind Maze supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Microcosmum 2 is listed as single-player only.