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Square is really good too.
Phillips and flat head bits fit in a variety of sizes of screw heads. We seem to have chosen convenience over performance.
If memory serves me correctly square drive is patented, & thus requires licensing, which is why it's less commonly used.
Who the hell let someone patent a fucking SQUARE
Square is good for small screws. Under torque the head will tend to break or strip. That said, a torx head does everything a square head does, but better.