Choose ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal
Choose ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal if you want a RPG experience. ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal launched in 2021.
ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal vs Alaris
ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal and Alaris both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (2021) is 4 years older than Alaris (2025). Alaris scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (76.2% 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 Alaris
Choose Alaris if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alaris launched in 2025.
Both ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal and Alaris sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal |  Alaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.2% positive (42 reviews) | 100% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maratus, Homecoming Studio | Crescence Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (2021) is 4 years older than Alaris (2025).
- Alaris scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (76.2% positive).
- Alaris is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (11.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal vs Alaris — FAQ
- Should I play ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal or Alaris first?
- If you want chronology, ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (2021) came out before Alaris (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 ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal and Alaris similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.