Choose First Samurai
Choose First Samurai if you want an Adventure experience. First Samurai launched in 2021.
First Samurai vs Echoes of Egypt
First Samurai and Echoes of Egypt both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. First Samurai (2021) is 3 years older than Echoes of Egypt (2024). Echoes of Egypt is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than First Samurai (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Echoes of Egypt
Choose Echoes of Egypt if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Echoes of Egypt launched in 2024.
Both First Samurai and Echoes of Egypt sit in Action 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
 First Samurai |  Echoes of Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vivid Image | MetroplexWeb.com |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- First Samurai (2021) is 3 years older than Echoes of Egypt (2024).
- Echoes of Egypt is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than First Samurai (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
First Samurai vs Echoes of Egypt — FAQ
- Should I play First Samurai or Echoes of Egypt first?
- If you want chronology, First Samurai (2021) came out before Echoes of Egypt (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 First Samurai and Echoes of Egypt similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.