IMHO.

Lichenvale vs Caverns of Evil

Lichenvale and Caverns of Evil 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. Caverns of Evil (2022) is 1 year older than Lichenvale (2023). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Side-by-side comparison

Lichenvale vs Caverns of Evil — Steam metadata comparison
Lichenvale — Steam game coverLichenvaleCaverns of Evil — Steam game coverCaverns of Evil
Released20232022
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews86.7% positive (45 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFilip ZemljakJared Blackburn

Side by side

Lichenvale vs Caverns of Evil — FAQ

Should I play Lichenvale or Caverns of Evil first?
If you want chronology, Caverns of Evil (2022) came out before Lichenvale (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 Lichenvale and Caverns of Evil 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.