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Pixel Maze vs Li O's Online World

Pixel Maze and Li O's Online World 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. Pixel Maze (2018) is 7 years older than Li O's Online World (2025). Li O's Online World is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Maze (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Pixel Maze

Choose Pixel Maze if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pixel Maze launched in 2018.

Choose Li O's Online World

Choose Li O's Online World if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Li O's Online World launched in 2025.

Both Pixel Maze and Li O's Online World 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

Pixel Maze vs Li O's Online World — Steam metadata comparison
Pixel Maze — Steam game coverPixel MazeLi O's Online World — Steam game coverLi O's Online World
Released20182025
GenresIndie, CasualStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price3.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCatnip studioLil knee Games

Side by side

Pixel Maze vs Li O's Online World — FAQ

Should I play Pixel Maze or Li O's Online World first?
If you want chronology, Pixel Maze (2018) came out before Li O's Online World (2025). 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 Pixel Maze and Li O's Online World 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 Pixel Maze run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Pixel Maze is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Li O's Online World doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Pixel Maze vs Li O's Online World — Verdict (2026) · imho.run