Choose Roguebook
Choose Roguebook if you want a RPG experience. 1,911 Steam reviews back the pick.
Roguebook vs Tower of the Sage
Roguebook and Tower of the Sage 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. Roguebook (2021) is 1 year older than Tower of the Sage (2022). Roguebook scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Tower of the Sage (54.5% 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 Tower of the Sage
Choose Tower of the Sage if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tower of the Sage launched in 2022.
Both Roguebook and Tower of the Sage sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Roguebook |  Tower of the Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (1,911 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Abrakam Entertainment SA | Arka |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Roguebook (2021) is 1 year older than Tower of the Sage (2022).
- Roguebook scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Tower of the Sage (54.5% positive).
- Tower of the Sage is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (0.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Roguebook is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tower of the Sage has no Deck rating yet.
Roguebook vs Tower of the Sage — FAQ
- Should I play Roguebook or Tower of the Sage first?
- If you want chronology, Roguebook (2021) came out before Tower of the Sage (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 Roguebook and Tower of the Sage 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.
- Does Roguebook run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Roguebook is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Tower of the Sage doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.