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1917 : The Prologue vs Lair of Anubis

1917 : The Prologue and Lair of Anubis both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. 1917 : The Prologue (2020) is 3 years older than Lair of Anubis (2023). Lair of Anubis is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than 1917 : The Prologue (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 1917 : The Prologue

Choose 1917 : The Prologue if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1917 : The Prologue launched in 2020.

Choose Lair of Anubis

Choose Lair of Anubis if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lair of Anubis launched in 2023.

Both 1917 : The Prologue and Lair of Anubis sit in Indie and 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

1917 : The Prologue vs Lair of Anubis — Steam metadata comparison
1917 : The Prologue — Steam game cover1917 : The PrologueLair of Anubis — Steam game coverLair of Anubis
Released20202023
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews80% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPayara GamesXenOxygen

Side by side

1917 : The Prologue vs Lair of Anubis — FAQ

Should I play 1917 : The Prologue or Lair of Anubis first?
If you want chronology, 1917 : The Prologue (2020) came out before Lair of Anubis (2023). 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 1917 : The Prologue and Lair of Anubis similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
1917 : The Prologue vs Lair of Anubis — Verdict (2026) · imho.run