Choose Moondrop
Choose Moondrop if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Moondrop launched in 2023.
Moondrop vs Grimoire Groves
Moondrop and Grimoire Groves both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Moondrop (2023) is 2 years older than Grimoire Groves (2025). Grimoire Groves scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Moondrop (88.9% 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 Grimoire Groves
Choose Grimoire Groves if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Grimoire Groves launched in 2025.
Both Moondrop and Grimoire Groves sit in Action 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
 Moondrop |  Grimoire Groves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) | 90.9% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonroof Studios | Stardust |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Moondrop (2023) is 2 years older than Grimoire Groves (2025).
- Grimoire Groves scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Moondrop (88.9% positive).
- Moondrop is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Grimoire Groves (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Moondrop is Deck Playable, Grimoire Groves is Deck Verified.
Moondrop vs Grimoire Groves — FAQ
- Should I play Moondrop or Grimoire Groves first?
- If you want chronology, Moondrop (2023) came out before Grimoire Groves (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 Moondrop and Grimoire Groves similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.