Choose Roguebook
Choose Roguebook if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. 1,911 Steam reviews back the pick.
Roguebook vs Chained Runes
Roguebook and Chained Runes both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Roguebook (2021) is 3 years older than Chained Runes (2024). Chained Runes is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Chained Runes
Choose Chained Runes if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chained Runes launched in 2024.
Both Roguebook and Chained Runes sit in Strategy and Indie 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 |  Chained Runes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (1,911 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Abrakam Entertainment SA | Carton 22 |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Roguebook (2021) is 3 years older than Chained Runes (2024).
- Chained Runes is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Roguebook is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Chained Runes has no Deck rating yet.
Roguebook vs Chained Runes — FAQ
- Should I play Roguebook or Chained Runes first?
- If you want chronology, Roguebook (2021) came out before Chained Runes (2024). 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 Chained Runes similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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. Chained Runes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.