Choose Lost Scavenger
Choose Lost Scavenger if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Lost Scavenger launched in 2022.
Lost Scavenger vs 本草归元录
Lost Scavenger and 本草归元录 both land in Strategy, Simulation, 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 Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Lost Scavenger (2022) is 3 years older than 本草归元录 (2025). 本草归元录 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Lost Scavenger (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 本草归元录
Choose 本草归元录 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 本草归元录 launched in 2025.
Both Lost Scavenger and 本草归元录 sit in Strategy, Simulation, 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
 Lost Scavenger |  本草归元录 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.2% positive (53 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rockbee | Orange Paper Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Lost Scavenger (2022) is 3 years older than 本草归元录 (2025).
- 本草归元录 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Lost Scavenger (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Lost Scavenger is Deck Playable, 本草归元录 is Deck Unsupported.
Lost Scavenger vs 本草归元录 — FAQ
- Should I play Lost Scavenger or 本草归元录 first?
- If you want chronology, Lost Scavenger (2022) came out before 本草归元录 (2025). 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 Lost Scavenger and 本草归元录 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, 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.