Choose RetroMaze
Choose RetroMaze if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RetroMaze launched in 2018.
RetroMaze vs Lighton
RetroMaze and Lighton 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. RetroMaze (2018) is 2 years older than Lighton (2020). Lighton scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than RetroMaze (95.4% 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 Lighton
Choose Lighton if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lighton launched in 2020.
Both RetroMaze and Lighton sit in Indie and Casual 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
 RetroMaze |  Lighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (732 reviews) | 100% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Durven Studios, BrazMonkey Studio | Waidy Andrade |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- RetroMaze (2018) is 2 years older than Lighton (2020).
- Lighton scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than RetroMaze (95.4% positive).
- Lighton is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than RetroMaze (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
RetroMaze vs Lighton — FAQ
- Should I play RetroMaze or Lighton first?
- If you want chronology, RetroMaze (2018) came out before Lighton (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 RetroMaze and Lighton 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.