Choose Smelter
Choose Smelter if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. Smelter launched in 2021.
Smelter vs Lost in the World of Succubi
Smelter and Lost in the World of Succubi both land in Action, Adventure, Simulation 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 Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Smelter (2021) is 4 years older than Lost in the World of Succubi (2025). Lost in the World of Succubi scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Smelter (68% 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 Lost in the World of Succubi
Choose Lost in the World of Succubi if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lost in the World of Succubi launched in 2025.
Both Smelter and Lost in the World of Succubi sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Smelter |  Lost in the World of Succubi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (100 reviews) | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | X PLUS Co., Ltd. | Shimofumi-ya |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Smelter (2021) is 4 years older than Lost in the World of Succubi (2025).
- Lost in the World of Succubi scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Smelter (68% positive).
- Lost in the World of Succubi is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Smelter (9.79 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Smelter is Deck Unsupported, Lost in the World of Succubi is Deck Playable.
Smelter vs Lost in the World of Succubi — FAQ
- Should I play Smelter or Lost in the World of Succubi first?
- If you want chronology, Smelter (2021) came out before Lost in the World of Succubi (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 Smelter and Lost in the World of Succubi similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Simulation 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.