Choose Sudoku3D
Choose Sudoku3D if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sudoku3D launched in 2018.
Sudoku3D vs STAY
Sudoku3D and STAY 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. Sudoku3D (2018) is 3 years older than STAY (2021). STAY is free; Sudoku3D is paid (0.99 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 STAY
Choose STAY if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. STAY launched in 2021.
Both Sudoku3D and STAY sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Sudoku3D |  STAY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 90.5% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shmurdik | Gleetch |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Sudoku3D (2018) is 3 years older than STAY (2021).
- STAY is free; Sudoku3D is paid (0.99 USD).
- STAY is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sudoku3D has no Deck rating yet.
Sudoku3D vs STAY — FAQ
- Should I play Sudoku3D or STAY first?
- If you want chronology, Sudoku3D (2018) came out before STAY (2021). 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 Sudoku3D and STAY 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.
- Is STAY free?
- Yes — STAY is a free-to-play Steam title. Sudoku3D is paid (0.99 USD).