Choose Simon the Sorcerer 3D
Choose Simon the Sorcerer 3D if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Simon the Sorcerer 3D launched in 2021.
Simon the Sorcerer 3D vs Lil' Guardsman
Simon the Sorcerer 3D and Lil' Guardsman both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Simon the Sorcerer 3D (2021) is 3 years older than Lil' Guardsman (2024). Lil' Guardsman scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Simon the Sorcerer 3D (46.2% 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 Lil' Guardsman
Choose Lil' Guardsman if you want an Indie and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lil' Guardsman launched in 2024.
Both Simon the Sorcerer 3D and Lil' Guardsman sit in 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
 Simon the Sorcerer 3D |  Lil' Guardsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) | 94.4% positive (827 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adventure Soft, MojoTouch | Hilltop Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Simon the Sorcerer 3D (2021) is 3 years older than Lil' Guardsman (2024).
- Lil' Guardsman scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Simon the Sorcerer 3D (46.2% positive).
- Lil' Guardsman is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Simon the Sorcerer 3D (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Lil' Guardsman is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Simon the Sorcerer 3D has no Deck rating yet.
Simon the Sorcerer 3D vs Lil' Guardsman — FAQ
- Should I play Simon the Sorcerer 3D or Lil' Guardsman first?
- If you want chronology, Simon the Sorcerer 3D (2021) came out before Lil' Guardsman (2024). 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 Simon the Sorcerer 3D and Lil' Guardsman similar?
- They overlap on 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.