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Choose Inscryption if you want an Adventure experience. 74,873 Steam reviews back the pick.
Inscryption and The Lightning Struck Orphan 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. Inscryption (2021) is 4 years older than The Lightning Struck Orphan (2025). Inscryption scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than The Lightning Struck Orphan (66.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose Inscryption if you want an Adventure experience. 74,873 Steam reviews back the pick.
Choose The Lightning Struck Orphan if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Lightning Struck Orphan launched in 2025.
Both Inscryption and The Lightning Struck Orphan 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.
Inscryption | The Lightning Struck Orphan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (74,873 reviews) | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daniel Mullins Games | Blackthornprod |
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