Choose Ayano the Exorcist
Choose Ayano the Exorcist if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ayano the Exorcist launched in 2020.
Ayano the Exorcist vs Shadow Lotus
Ayano the Exorcist and Shadow Lotus both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Ayano the Exorcist (2020) is 5 years older than Shadow Lotus (2025). Shadow Lotus scores higher on Steam reviews (83.6% positive) than Ayano the Exorcist (40% 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 Shadow Lotus
Choose Shadow Lotus if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadow Lotus launched in 2025.
Both Ayano the Exorcist and Shadow Lotus sit in Action 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
 Ayano the Exorcist |  Shadow Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (10 reviews) | 83.6% positive (140 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | tokumeihero | Entropy Digital Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Ayano the Exorcist (2020) is 5 years older than Shadow Lotus (2025).
- Shadow Lotus scores higher on Steam reviews (83.6% positive) than Ayano the Exorcist (40% positive).
- Shadow Lotus is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Ayano the Exorcist (14.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Shadow Lotus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ayano the Exorcist has no Deck rating yet.
Ayano the Exorcist vs Shadow Lotus — FAQ
- Should I play Ayano the Exorcist or Shadow Lotus first?
- If you want chronology, Ayano the Exorcist (2020) came out before Shadow Lotus (2025). 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 Ayano the Exorcist and Shadow Lotus similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.