Choose The Book of Shadows
Choose The Book of Shadows if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Book of Shadows launched in 2021.
The Book of Shadows vs Crown of Light
The Book of Shadows and Crown of Light both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. The Book of Shadows (2021) is 2 years older than Crown of Light (2023). Crown of Light is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Book of Shadows (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Crown of Light
Choose Crown of Light if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crown of Light launched in 2023.
Both The Book of Shadows and Crown of Light sit in Indie 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
 The Book of Shadows |  Crown of Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tiny Goblin Productions | Valkyria Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Book of Shadows (2021) is 2 years older than Crown of Light (2023).
- Crown of Light is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Book of Shadows (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
The Book of Shadows vs Crown of Light — FAQ
- Should I play The Book of Shadows or Crown of Light first?
- If you want chronology, The Book of Shadows (2021) came out before Crown of Light (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 The Book of Shadows and Crown of Light similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.