Choose Monkey Slap
Choose Monkey Slap if you want a RPG experience. Monkey Slap launched in 2018.
Monkey Slap vs The Square Key
Monkey Slap and The Square Key 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. Monkey Slap (2018) is 2 years older than The Square Key (2020). The Square Key is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Monkey Slap (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 The Square Key
Choose The Square Key if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Square Key launched in 2020.
Both Monkey Slap and The Square Key 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
 Monkey Slap |  The Square Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.9% positive (85 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Motiro | Dnovel, FreeAnimals_Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Monkey Slap (2018) is 2 years older than The Square Key (2020).
- The Square Key is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Monkey Slap (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Monkey Slap vs The Square Key — FAQ
- Should I play Monkey Slap or The Square Key first?
- If you want chronology, Monkey Slap (2018) came out before The Square Key (2020). 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 Monkey Slap and The Square Key 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.