Choose Pixel Maze
Choose Pixel Maze if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Maze launched in 2018.
Pixel Maze vs Guardian's Guide
Pixel Maze and Guardian's Guide 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 Guardian's Guide (2025). Pixel Maze is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Guardian's Guide (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Guardian's Guide
Choose Guardian's Guide if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Guardian's Guide launched in 2025.
Both Pixel Maze and Guardian's Guide 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 |  Guardian's Guide | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Catnip studio | Allugic LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Pixel Maze (2018) is 7 years older than Guardian's Guide (2025).
- Pixel Maze is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Guardian's Guide (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Pixel Maze is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Guardian's Guide has no Deck rating yet.
Pixel Maze vs Guardian's Guide — FAQ
- Should I play Pixel Maze or Guardian's Guide first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Maze (2018) came out before Guardian's Guide (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 Guardian's Guide 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. Guardian's Guide doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.