Choose Lisa and the Grimoire
Choose Lisa and the Grimoire if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lisa and the Grimoire launched in 2021.
Lisa and the Grimoire vs Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
Lisa and the Grimoire and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths 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. Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) is 1 year older than Lisa and the Grimoire (2021). Tear and the Library of Labyrinths scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Lisa and the Grimoire (55% 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 Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
Choose Tear and the Library of Labyrinths if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tear and the Library of Labyrinths launched in 2020.
Both Lisa and the Grimoire and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths 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
 Lisa and the Grimoire |  Tear and the Library of Labyrinths | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55% positive (20 reviews) | 92.9% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yumenamakon | Acerola |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) is 1 year older than Lisa and the Grimoire (2021).
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Lisa and the Grimoire (55% positive).
- Lisa and the Grimoire is currently ~15% cheaper on Steam than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (16.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Lisa and the Grimoire is Deck Playable, Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is Deck Unsupported.
Lisa and the Grimoire vs Tear and the Library of Labyrinths — FAQ
- Should I play Lisa and the Grimoire or Tear and the Library of Labyrinths first?
- If you want chronology, Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) came out before Lisa and the Grimoire (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 Lisa and the Grimoire and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths 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.