Choose The Vampire Regent
Choose The Vampire Regent if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Vampire Regent launched in 2021.
The Vampire Regent vs Lies Under Ice
The Vampire Regent and Lies Under Ice both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Vampire Regent (2021) is 2 years older than Lies Under Ice (2023). The Vampire Regent scores higher on Steam reviews (80.6% positive) than Lies Under Ice (66.7% 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 Lies Under Ice
Choose Lies Under Ice if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lies Under Ice launched in 2023.
Both The Vampire Regent and Lies Under Ice sit in Action, Indie, 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
 The Vampire Regent |  Lies Under Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.6% positive (36 reviews) | 66.7% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hosted Games | Choice of Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Vampire Regent (2021) is 2 years older than Lies Under Ice (2023).
- The Vampire Regent scores higher on Steam reviews (80.6% positive) than Lies Under Ice (66.7% positive).
- Lies Under Ice is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Vampire Regent (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Vampire Regent is Deck Unsupported, Lies Under Ice is Deck Verified.
The Vampire Regent vs Lies Under Ice — FAQ
- Should I play The Vampire Regent or Lies Under Ice first?
- If you want chronology, The Vampire Regent (2021) came out before Lies Under Ice (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 Vampire Regent and Lies Under Ice similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.