Choose PROJECT MAZE
Choose PROJECT MAZE if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. PROJECT MAZE launched in 2018.
PROJECT MAZE vs SkateLab
PROJECT MAZE and SkateLab both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. PROJECT MAZE (2018) is 6 years older than SkateLab (2024). PROJECT MAZE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than SkateLab (89% 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 SkateLab
Choose SkateLab if you want a Sports game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SkateLab launched in 2024.
Both PROJECT MAZE and SkateLab sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 PROJECT MAZE |  SkateLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 89% positive (73 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | LAMBDADEV | TheVan |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- PROJECT MAZE (2018) is 6 years older than SkateLab (2024).
- PROJECT MAZE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than SkateLab (89% positive).
- PROJECT MAZE is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than SkateLab (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SkateLab is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; PROJECT MAZE has no Deck rating yet.
PROJECT MAZE vs SkateLab — FAQ
- Should I play PROJECT MAZE or SkateLab first?
- If you want chronology, PROJECT MAZE (2018) came out before SkateLab (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 PROJECT MAZE and SkateLab similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.
- Do both PROJECT MAZE and SkateLab have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PROJECT MAZE ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SkateLab ships Online Co-op, Co-op.