Choose SWORD x HIME
Choose SWORD x HIME if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. SWORD x HIME launched in 2020.
SWORD x HIME vs Tenshoku Maou: 18+
SWORD x HIME and Tenshoku Maou: 18+ 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. SWORD x HIME (2020) is 6 years older than Tenshoku Maou: 18+ (2026). SWORD x HIME scores higher on Steam reviews (69.4% positive) than Tenshoku Maou: 18+ (57.6% 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 Tenshoku Maou: 18+
Choose Tenshoku Maou: 18+ if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tenshoku Maou: 18+ launched in 2026.
Both SWORD x HIME and Tenshoku Maou: 18+ 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
 SWORD x HIME |  Tenshoku Maou: 18+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (395 reviews) | 57.6% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Kazuya, tensun3d | Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- SWORD x HIME (2020) is 6 years older than Tenshoku Maou: 18+ (2026).
- SWORD x HIME scores higher on Steam reviews (69.4% positive) than Tenshoku Maou: 18+ (57.6% positive).
- Both are Deck Playable.
SWORD x HIME vs Tenshoku Maou: 18+ — FAQ
- Should I play SWORD x HIME or Tenshoku Maou: 18+ first?
- If you want chronology, SWORD x HIME (2020) came out before Tenshoku Maou: 18+ (2026). 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 SWORD x HIME and Tenshoku Maou: 18+ 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.
- Does SWORD x HIME have multiplayer like Tenshoku Maou: 18+?
- No. Tenshoku Maou: 18+ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while SWORD x HIME is listed as single-player only.