Choose THE ILLUSION
Choose THE ILLUSION if it matches what drew you to this matchup. THE ILLUSION launched in 2021.
THE ILLUSION vs Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition
THE ILLUSION and Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. THE ILLUSION (2021) is 3 years older than Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition (2024). Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than THE ILLUSION (8.99 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 Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition
Choose Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition launched in 2024.
Both THE ILLUSION and Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition sit in Adventure 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
 THE ILLUSION |  Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Raven Games | Do Games Limited |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- THE ILLUSION (2021) is 3 years older than Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition (2024).
- Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than THE ILLUSION (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
THE ILLUSION vs Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition — FAQ
- Should I play THE ILLUSION or Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition first?
- If you want chronology, THE ILLUSION (2021) came out before Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition (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 THE ILLUSION and Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.