Choose Soul Scathe
Choose Soul Scathe if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Soul Scathe launched in 2022.
Soul Scathe vs Grimlord
Soul Scathe and Grimlord both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Soul Scathe (2022) is 2 years older than Grimlord (2024). Soul Scathe scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Grimlord (79.3% 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 Grimlord
Choose Grimlord if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with VR Supported. Grimlord launched in 2024.
Both Soul Scathe and Grimlord sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, 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
 Soul Scathe |  Grimlord | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (44 reviews) | 79.3% positive (646 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bluelight Construct | Metalcat Interactive Co.,Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Soul Scathe (2022) is 2 years older than Grimlord (2024).
- Soul Scathe scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Grimlord (79.3% positive).
- Soul Scathe is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Grimlord (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Soul Scathe vs Grimlord — FAQ
- Should I play Soul Scathe or Grimlord first?
- If you want chronology, Soul Scathe (2022) came out before Grimlord (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 Soul Scathe and Grimlord similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.