Choose Torn Away
Choose Torn Away if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Torn Away launched in 2023.
Torn Away vs The Kobolds Left Behind
Torn Away and The Kobolds Left Behind both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Kobolds Left Behind (2022) is 1 year older than Torn Away (2023). Torn Away scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than The Kobolds Left Behind (83.3% 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 The Kobolds Left Behind
Choose The Kobolds Left Behind if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Kobolds Left Behind launched in 2022.
Both Torn Away and The Kobolds Left Behind sit in 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
 Torn Away |  The Kobolds Left Behind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (105 reviews) | 83.3% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | perelesoq | Archive Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Kobolds Left Behind (2022) is 1 year older than Torn Away (2023).
- Torn Away scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than The Kobolds Left Behind (83.3% positive).
- The Kobolds Left Behind is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Torn Away (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Torn Away is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Kobolds Left Behind has no Deck rating yet.
Torn Away vs The Kobolds Left Behind — FAQ
- Should I play Torn Away or The Kobolds Left Behind first?
- If you want chronology, The Kobolds Left Behind (2022) came out before Torn Away (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 Torn Away and The Kobolds Left Behind similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Torn Away run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Torn Away is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Kobolds Left Behind doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.