Choose Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
Choose Xuan-Yuan Sword VII if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Xuan-Yuan Sword VII launched in 2020.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII vs Astor: Blade of the Monolith
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII and Astor: Blade of the Monolith both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Xuan-Yuan Sword VII (2020) is 4 years older than Astor: Blade of the Monolith (2024). Xuan-Yuan Sword VII scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Astor: Blade of the Monolith (71% 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 Astor: Blade of the Monolith
Choose Astor: Blade of the Monolith if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Astor: Blade of the Monolith launched in 2024.
Both Xuan-Yuan Sword VII and Astor: Blade of the Monolith sit in Action, 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
 Xuan-Yuan Sword VII |  Astor: Blade of the Monolith | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (279 reviews) | 71% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SOFTSTAR, DOMO Studio | C2 Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Xuan-Yuan Sword VII (2020) is 4 years older than Astor: Blade of the Monolith (2024).
- Xuan-Yuan Sword VII scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Astor: Blade of the Monolith (71% positive).
- Astor: Blade of the Monolith is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Xuan-Yuan Sword VII (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is Deck Unsupported, Astor: Blade of the Monolith is Deck Verified.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII vs Astor: Blade of the Monolith — FAQ
- Should I play Xuan-Yuan Sword VII or Astor: Blade of the Monolith first?
- If you want chronology, Xuan-Yuan Sword VII (2020) came out before Astor: Blade of the Monolith (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 Xuan-Yuan Sword VII and Astor: Blade of the Monolith similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.