Choose Roadwarden
Choose Roadwarden if you want an Indie and RPG experience. 3,718 Steam reviews back the pick.
Roadwarden vs Tower of the Ice Lich
Roadwarden and Tower of the Ice Lich both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Roadwarden (2022) is 3 years older than Tower of the Ice Lich (2025). Tower of the Ice Lich scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Roadwarden (95% 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 Tower of the Ice Lich
Choose Tower of the Ice Lich if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tower of the Ice Lich launched in 2025.
Both Roadwarden and Tower of the Ice Lich sit in 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
 Roadwarden |  Tower of the Ice Lich | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (3,718 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moral Anxiety Studio | Arcane Lorelabs, Sunqvist Konsult i Umeå |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Roadwarden (2022) is 3 years older than Tower of the Ice Lich (2025).
- Tower of the Ice Lich scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Roadwarden (95% positive).
- Tower of the Ice Lich is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Roadwarden (4.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Roadwarden is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tower of the Ice Lich has no Deck rating yet.
Roadwarden vs Tower of the Ice Lich — FAQ
- Should I play Roadwarden or Tower of the Ice Lich first?
- If you want chronology, Roadwarden (2022) came out before Tower of the Ice Lich (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 Roadwarden and Tower of the Ice Lich similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Roadwarden run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Roadwarden is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Tower of the Ice Lich doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.