Choose Secrets of the Middle Ages
Choose Secrets of the Middle Ages if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Secrets of the Middle Ages launched in 2021.
Secrets of the Middle Ages vs Cats of the Tang Dynasty
Secrets of the Middle Ages and Cats of the Tang Dynasty both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Secrets of the Middle Ages (2021) is 3 years older than Cats of the Tang Dynasty (2024). Cats of the Tang Dynasty is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Secrets of the Middle Ages (0.99 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 Cats of the Tang Dynasty
Choose Cats of the Tang Dynasty if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cats of the Tang Dynasty launched in 2024.
Both Secrets of the Middle Ages and Cats of the Tang Dynasty sit in Indie 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
 Secrets of the Middle Ages |  Cats of the Tang Dynasty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phoenixxx Games | Catnip Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Secrets of the Middle Ages (2021) is 3 years older than Cats of the Tang Dynasty (2024).
- Cats of the Tang Dynasty is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Secrets of the Middle Ages (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Secrets of the Middle Ages vs Cats of the Tang Dynasty — FAQ
- Should I play Secrets of the Middle Ages or Cats of the Tang Dynasty first?
- If you want chronology, Secrets of the Middle Ages (2021) came out before Cats of the Tang Dynasty (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 Secrets of the Middle Ages and Cats of the Tang Dynasty similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.