Choose Ark of Artemis
Choose Ark of Artemis if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ark of Artemis launched in 2021.
Ark of Artemis vs Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~
Ark of Artemis and Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Ark of Artemis (2021) is 3 years older than Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ (2024). Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Ark of Artemis (76% 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 Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~
Choose Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ launched in 2024.
Both Ark of Artemis and Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ sit in Indie, 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
 Ark of Artemis |  Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.19 USD | 12.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (25 reviews) | 87.4% positive (103 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kujirabo。 | orzPINEz |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Ark of Artemis (2021) is 3 years older than Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ (2024).
- Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Ark of Artemis (76% positive).
- Ark of Artemis is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ (7.19 USD vs. 12.59 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Ark of Artemis vs Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ — FAQ
- Should I play Ark of Artemis or Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ first?
- If you want chronology, Ark of Artemis (2021) came out before Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ (2024). 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 Ark of Artemis and Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~ similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.