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Ortharion project vs Sanctum Mage

Ortharion project and Sanctum Mage both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Ortharion project (2020) is 6 years older than Sanctum Mage (2026). Sanctum Mage is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Ortharion project (8.09 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 Ortharion project

Choose Ortharion project if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ortharion project launched in 2020.

Choose Sanctum Mage

Choose Sanctum Mage if you want the Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sanctum Mage launched in 2026.

Both Ortharion project and Sanctum Mage sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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

Ortharion project vs Sanctum Mage — Steam metadata comparison
Ortharion project — Steam game coverOrtharion projectSanctum Mage — Steam game coverSanctum Mage
Released20202026
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price19.99 USD8.09 USD
Steam reviews59.2% positive (71 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersOrtharion projectFantasy Mage Studio

Side by side

Ortharion project vs Sanctum Mage — FAQ

Should I play Ortharion project or Sanctum Mage first?
If you want chronology, Ortharion project (2020) came out before Sanctum Mage (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 Ortharion project and Sanctum Mage similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
Ortharion project vs Sanctum Mage — Verdict (2026) · imho.run