Choose Pacify
Choose Pacify if you want an Action and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 11,087 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pacify vs Scary Maze Game
Pacify and Scary Maze Game both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Pacify (2019) is 4 years older than Scary Maze Game (2023). Pacify scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Scary Maze Game (72.8% 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 Scary Maze Game
Choose Scary Maze Game if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scary Maze Game launched in 2023.
Both Pacify and Scary Maze Game sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Pacify |  Scary Maze Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (11,087 reviews) | 72.8% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Shawn Hitchcock | Carrot Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pacify (2019) is 4 years older than Scary Maze Game (2023).
- Pacify scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Scary Maze Game (72.8% positive).
- Scary Maze Game is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Pacify (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Pacify is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Scary Maze Game has no Deck rating yet.
Pacify vs Scary Maze Game — FAQ
- Should I play Pacify or Scary Maze Game first?
- If you want chronology, Pacify (2019) came out before Scary Maze Game (2023). 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 Pacify and Scary Maze Game similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do both Pacify and Scary Maze Game have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Pacify ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Scary Maze Game ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Pacify run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pacify is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Scary Maze Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.