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Black Book vs Lazriel: The Demon's Fall

Black Book and Lazriel: The Demon's Fall both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Black Book (2021) is 2 years older than Lazriel: The Demon's Fall (2023). Lazriel: The Demon's Fall is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Black Book (7.49 USD vs. 24.99 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 Black Book

Choose Black Book if you want an Adventure experience. 1,047 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Lazriel: The Demon's Fall

Choose Lazriel: The Demon's Fall if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lazriel: The Demon's Fall launched in 2023.

Both Black Book and Lazriel: The Demon's Fall sit in Strategy, Indie, 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

Black Book vs Lazriel: The Demon's Fall — Steam metadata comparison
Black Book — Steam game coverBlack BookLazriel: The Demon's Fall — Steam game coverLazriel: The Demon's Fall
Released20212023
GenresStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPGStrategy, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price24.99 USD7.49 USD
Steam reviews89.3% positive (1,047 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMorteshkaOtakesan

Side by side

Black Book vs Lazriel: The Demon's Fall — FAQ

Should I play Black Book or Lazriel: The Demon's Fall first?
If you want chronology, Black Book (2021) came out before Lazriel: The Demon's Fall (2023). 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 Black Book and Lazriel: The Demon's Fall similar?
They overlap on Strategy, 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.
Does Black Book run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Black Book is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lazriel: The Demon's Fall doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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