Choose Bogatyr
Choose Bogatyr if it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bogatyr launched in 2020.
Bogatyr vs 道衍诀
Bogatyr and 道衍诀 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. Bogatyr (2020) is 4 years older than 道衍诀 (2024). Bogatyr scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than 道衍诀 (42.9% 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 道衍诀
Choose 道衍诀 if you want an Action, Strategy, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 道衍诀 launched in 2024.
Both Bogatyr and 道衍诀 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
 Bogatyr |  道衍诀 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) | 42.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | the Bratans | 宁德动游网络科技有限公司 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Bogatyr (2020) is 4 years older than 道衍诀 (2024).
- Bogatyr scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than 道衍诀 (42.9% positive).
- Bogatyr is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than 道衍诀 (0.49 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- 道衍诀 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bogatyr has no Deck rating yet.
Bogatyr vs 道衍诀 — FAQ
- Should I play Bogatyr or 道衍诀 first?
- If you want chronology, Bogatyr (2020) came out before 道衍诀 (2024). 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 Bogatyr and 道衍诀 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.