Choose Lost Eidolons
Choose Lost Eidolons if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lost Eidolons launched in 2022.
Lost Eidolons vs VenusBlood GAIA International
Lost Eidolons and VenusBlood GAIA International both land in Strategy, 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, RPG on Steam. Lost Eidolons (2022) is 1 year older than VenusBlood GAIA International (2023). VenusBlood GAIA International scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Lost Eidolons (68.8% 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 VenusBlood GAIA International
Choose VenusBlood GAIA International if you want an Adventure experience. VenusBlood GAIA International launched in 2023.
Both Lost Eidolons and VenusBlood GAIA International sit in Strategy 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 Eidolons |  VenusBlood GAIA International | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 35.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (791 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ocean Drive Studio, Inc. | Ninetail, Dualtail |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Lost Eidolons (2022) is 1 year older than VenusBlood GAIA International (2023).
- VenusBlood GAIA International scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Lost Eidolons (68.8% positive).
- Lost Eidolons is currently ~3% cheaper on Steam than VenusBlood GAIA International (34.99 USD vs. 35.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Lost Eidolons is Deck Verified, VenusBlood GAIA International is Deck Unsupported.
Lost Eidolons vs VenusBlood GAIA International — FAQ
- Should I play Lost Eidolons or VenusBlood GAIA International first?
- If you want chronology, Lost Eidolons (2022) came out before VenusBlood GAIA International (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 Lost Eidolons and VenusBlood GAIA International similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.