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Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 vs Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King

Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 and Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King (2022) is 2 years older than Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 (2024). Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King (6.49 USD vs. 9.99 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 Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1

Choose Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 if it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 launched in 2024.

Choose Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King

Choose Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King if you want an Adventure experience. Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King launched in 2022.

Both Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 and Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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

Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 vs Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King — Steam metadata comparison
Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 — Steam game coverLunar's Chosen - Episode 1Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King — Steam game coverSword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King
Released20242022
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price6.49 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews84.7% positive (85 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPTGamesJill Gates

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Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 vs Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King — FAQ

Should I play Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 or Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King first?
If you want chronology, Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King (2022) came out before Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 (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 Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 and Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.
Does Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Lunar's Chosen - Episode 1 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sword of Wonder: It's Good to be a King doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.