Choose The Handler of Dragons
Choose The Handler of Dragons if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Handler of Dragons launched in 2021.
The Handler of Dragons vs Apprentice Arriving
The Handler of Dragons and Apprentice Arriving both land in Action, RPG, Early Access 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, RPG, Early Access on Steam. Apprentice Arriving (2020) is 1 year older than The Handler of Dragons (2021). The Handler of Dragons is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Apprentice Arriving (11.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 Apprentice Arriving
Choose Apprentice Arriving if you want an Indie experience. Apprentice Arriving launched in 2020.
Both The Handler of Dragons and Apprentice Arriving sit in Action, RPG, and Early Access 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
 The Handler of Dragons |  Apprentice Arriving | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hi-Quality Jerzy Calinski | Jewel Seeker Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Apprentice Arriving (2020) is 1 year older than The Handler of Dragons (2021).
- The Handler of Dragons is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Apprentice Arriving (11.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
The Handler of Dragons vs Apprentice Arriving — FAQ
- Should I play The Handler of Dragons or Apprentice Arriving first?
- If you want chronology, Apprentice Arriving (2020) came out before The Handler of Dragons (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 The Handler of Dragons and Apprentice Arriving similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG, Early Access 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.