Choose Ideology in Friction
Choose Ideology in Friction if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ideology in Friction launched in 2019.
Ideology in Friction vs Knights of Messiah
Ideology in Friction and Knights of Messiah both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Ideology in Friction (2019) is 3 years older than Knights of Messiah (2022). Ideology in Friction scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Knights of Messiah (34.2% 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 Knights of Messiah
Choose Knights of Messiah if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Knights of Messiah launched in 2022.
Both Ideology in Friction and Knights of Messiah sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Ideology in Friction |  Knights of Messiah | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (239 reviews) | 34.2% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ONEONE1 | Circle Gyu |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Ideology in Friction (2019) is 3 years older than Knights of Messiah (2022).
- Ideology in Friction scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Knights of Messiah (34.2% positive).
- Knights of Messiah is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ideology in Friction (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Ideology in Friction is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Knights of Messiah has no Deck rating yet.
Ideology in Friction vs Knights of Messiah — FAQ
- Should I play Ideology in Friction or Knights of Messiah first?
- If you want chronology, Ideology in Friction (2019) came out before Knights of Messiah (2022). 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 Ideology in Friction and Knights of Messiah similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Ideology in Friction run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ideology in Friction is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Knights of Messiah doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.