Choose Devil Slayer
Choose Devil Slayer if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Devil Slayer launched in 2021.
Devil Slayer vs Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
Devil Slayer and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) is 1 year older than Devil Slayer (2021). Devil Slayer is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (13.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
Choose Tear and the Library of Labyrinths if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Tear and the Library of Labyrinths launched in 2020.
Both Devil Slayer and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths sit in 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
 Devil Slayer |  Tear and the Library of Labyrinths | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 92.9% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ReJust | Acerola |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) is 1 year older than Devil Slayer (2021).
- Devil Slayer is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (13.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Devil Slayer has no Deck rating yet.
Devil Slayer vs Tear and the Library of Labyrinths — FAQ
- Should I play Devil Slayer or Tear and the Library of Labyrinths first?
- If you want chronology, Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) came out before Devil Slayer (2021). 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 Devil Slayer and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths similar?
- They overlap on 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.