Choose Lichenvale
Choose Lichenvale if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lichenvale launched in 2023.
Lichenvale vs Curtain Call
Lichenvale and Curtain Call both land in Action, 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 share Action, Adventure on Steam. Lichenvale (2023) is 3 years older than Curtain Call (2026). Lichenvale scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Curtain Call (80% 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 Curtain Call
Choose Curtain Call if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Curtain Call launched in 2026.
Both Lichenvale and Curtain Call sit in Action and 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
 Lichenvale |  Curtain Call | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (45 reviews) | 80% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Filip Zemljak | Team Faust and Furious |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Lichenvale (2023) is 3 years older than Curtain Call (2026).
- Lichenvale scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Curtain Call (80% positive).
- Curtain Call is free; Lichenvale is paid (7.99 USD).
- Lichenvale is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Curtain Call has no Deck rating yet.
Lichenvale vs Curtain Call — FAQ
- Should I play Lichenvale or Curtain Call first?
- If you want chronology, Lichenvale (2023) came out before Curtain Call (2026). 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 Curtain Call similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is Curtain Call free?
- Yes — Curtain Call is a free-to-play Steam title. Lichenvale is paid (7.99 USD).
- Does Lichenvale run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lichenvale is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Curtain Call doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.