Choose Inscryption
Choose Inscryption if you want an Adventure experience. 74,873 Steam reviews back the pick.
Inscryption vs The Lightning Struck Orphan
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Lightning Struck Orphan
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.
Side-by-side comparison
 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 |
Side by side
- 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).
- The Lightning Struck Orphan is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Inscryption (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Inscryption is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Lightning Struck Orphan has no Deck rating yet.
Inscryption vs The Lightning Struck Orphan — FAQ
- Should I play Inscryption or The Lightning Struck Orphan first?
- If you want chronology, Inscryption (2021) came out before The Lightning Struck Orphan (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 Inscryption and The Lightning Struck Orphan 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 Inscryption run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Inscryption is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Lightning Struck Orphan doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.