Choose Lichenvale
Choose Lichenvale if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lichenvale launched in 2023.
Lichenvale vs Wizordum
Lichenvale and Wizordum both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Lichenvale (2023) is 2 years older than Wizordum (2025). Wizordum scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Lichenvale (86.7% 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 Wizordum
Choose Wizordum if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Wizordum launched in 2025.
Both Lichenvale and Wizordum sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Lichenvale |  Wizordum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (45 reviews) | 92.9% positive (607 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Filip Zemljak | Emberheart Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Lichenvale (2023) is 2 years older than Wizordum (2025).
- Wizordum scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Lichenvale (86.7% positive).
- Lichenvale is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Wizordum (7.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Lichenvale vs Wizordum — FAQ
- Should I play Lichenvale or Wizordum first?
- If you want chronology, Lichenvale (2023) came out before Wizordum (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 Lichenvale and Wizordum similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do Lichenvale and Wizordum both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.