Choose Tales of Farhollow
Choose Tales of Farhollow if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tales of Farhollow launched in 2021.
Tales of Farhollow vs Heroes of Book & Paper
Tales of Farhollow and Heroes of Book & Paper both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Tales of Farhollow (2021) is 2 years older than Heroes of Book & Paper (2023). Tales of Farhollow is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Heroes of Book & Paper (1.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Heroes of Book & Paper
Choose Heroes of Book & Paper if you want an Indie experience. Heroes of Book & Paper launched in 2023.
Both Tales of Farhollow and Heroes of Book & Paper sit in Adventure 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
 Tales of Farhollow |  Heroes of Book & Paper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gabaghoul Games LLC | Lagartija Software |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Tales of Farhollow (2021) is 2 years older than Heroes of Book & Paper (2023).
- Tales of Farhollow is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Heroes of Book & Paper (1.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Tales of Farhollow vs Heroes of Book & Paper — FAQ
- Should I play Tales of Farhollow or Heroes of Book & Paper first?
- If you want chronology, Tales of Farhollow (2021) came out before Heroes of Book & Paper (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 Tales of Farhollow and Heroes of Book & Paper similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.