Choose SOK MAX
Choose SOK MAX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SOK MAX launched in 2018.
SOK MAX vs A Simple Square
SOK MAX and A Simple Square both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. SOK MAX (2018) is 8 years older than A Simple Square (2026). A Simple Square is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SOK MAX (3.35 USD vs. 4.99 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 Simple Square
Choose A Simple Square if you want a Strategy game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Simple Square launched in 2026.
Both SOK MAX and A Simple Square sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 SOK MAX |  A Simple Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.35 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.1% positive (32 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Siberian Mouse | Antharuu |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SOK MAX (2018) is 8 years older than A Simple Square (2026).
- A Simple Square is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SOK MAX (3.35 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- SOK MAX is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A Simple Square has no Deck rating yet.
SOK MAX vs A Simple Square — FAQ
- Should I play SOK MAX or A Simple Square first?
- If you want chronology, SOK MAX (2018) came out before A Simple Square (2026). 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 SOK MAX and A Simple Square similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does SOK MAX run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SOK MAX is rated Deck Playable by Valve. A Simple Square doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.