Choose ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal
Choose ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal launched in 2021.
ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal vs Arcadie II: Cold Lands
ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal and Arcadie II: Cold Lands both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (2021) is 5 years older than Arcadie II: Cold Lands (2026). Arcadie II: Cold Lands is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (10.39 USD vs. 15.99 USD). 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 Arcadie II: Cold Lands
Choose Arcadie II: Cold Lands if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arcadie II: Cold Lands launched in 2026.
Both ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal and Arcadie II: Cold Lands sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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 |  Arcadie II: Cold Lands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 10.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.2% positive (42 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maratus, Homecoming Studio | Arcadie & Utopie |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (2021) is 5 years older than Arcadie II: Cold Lands (2026).
- Arcadie II: Cold Lands is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (10.39 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Arcadie II: Cold Lands has no Deck rating yet.
ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal vs Arcadie II: Cold Lands — FAQ
- Should I play ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal or Arcadie II: Cold Lands first?
- If you want chronology, ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal (2021) came out before Arcadie II: Cold Lands (2026). 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 Arcadie II: Cold Lands similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ARISEN - Chronicles of Var'Nagal is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Arcadie II: Cold Lands doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.