Choose Miasma Chronicles
Choose Miasma Chronicles if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Miasma Chronicles launched in 2023.
Miasma Chronicles vs Chains of Freedom
Miasma Chronicles and Chains of Freedom both land in Action, Strategy 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 Action, Strategy on Steam. Miasma Chronicles (2023) is 2 years older than Chains of Freedom (2025). Miasma Chronicles scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Chains of Freedom (77.3% 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 Chains of Freedom
Choose Chains of Freedom if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chains of Freedom launched in 2025.
Both Miasma Chronicles and Chains of Freedom sit in Action and Strategy on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (79.2% vs 77.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Miasma Chronicles |  Chains of Freedom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Strategy, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (954 reviews) | 77.3% positive (207 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Bearded Ladies | Nordcurrent |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Miasma Chronicles (2023) is 2 years older than Chains of Freedom (2025).
- Miasma Chronicles scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Chains of Freedom (77.3% positive).
- Chains of Freedom is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Miasma Chronicles (24.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Miasma Chronicles is Deck Playable, Chains of Freedom is Deck Verified.
Miasma Chronicles vs Chains of Freedom — FAQ
- Which is better, Miasma Chronicles or Chains of Freedom?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Miasma Chronicles sits at 79.2% positive (954 reviews), Chains of Freedom at 77.3% (207). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Miasma Chronicles or Chains of Freedom first?
- If you want chronology, Miasma Chronicles (2023) came out before Chains of Freedom (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 Miasma Chronicles and Chains of Freedom similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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.