Choose BOOK OF HOURS
Choose BOOK OF HOURS if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,576 Steam reviews back the pick.
BOOK OF HOURS vs Sultan's Game
BOOK OF HOURS and Sultan's Game both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. BOOK OF HOURS (2023) is 2 years older than Sultan's Game (2025). Sultan's Game scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than BOOK OF HOURS (90.5% 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 Sultan's Game
Choose Sultan's Game if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 1,233 reviews.
Both BOOK OF HOURS and Sultan's Game sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 BOOK OF HOURS |  Sultan's Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 13.74 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (2,576 reviews) | 93.3% positive (1,233 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Weather Factory | Double Cross |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- BOOK OF HOURS (2023) is 2 years older than Sultan's Game (2025).
- Sultan's Game scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than BOOK OF HOURS (90.5% positive).
- BOOK OF HOURS is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Sultan's Game (13.74 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
BOOK OF HOURS vs Sultan's Game — FAQ
- Which is better, BOOK OF HOURS or Sultan's Game?
- On Steam reviews Sultan's Game scores higher (93.3% positive) than BOOK OF HOURS (90.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sultan's Game is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play BOOK OF HOURS or Sultan's Game first?
- If you want chronology, BOOK OF HOURS (2023) came out before Sultan's Game (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 BOOK OF HOURS and Sultan's Game similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Do BOOK OF HOURS and Sultan's Game both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.