Choose Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi-
Choose Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- launched in 2022.
Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- vs The Symbiant
Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- and The Symbiant both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- (2022) is 1 year older than The Symbiant (2023). The Symbiant scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- (93.3% 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 The Symbiant
Choose The Symbiant if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Symbiant launched in 2023.
Both Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- and The Symbiant sit in Adventure 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
 Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- |  The Symbiant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) | 95.7% positive (211 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HolicWorks | HeartCoreDev |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- (2022) is 1 year older than The Symbiant (2023).
- The Symbiant scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- (93.3% positive).
- The Symbiant is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- is Deck Unsupported, The Symbiant is Deck Playable.
Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- vs The Symbiant — FAQ
- Should I play Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- or The Symbiant first?
- If you want chronology, Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- (2022) came out before The Symbiant (2023). 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 Tokyo Onmyoji -The Tale of Rei Tengenjibashi- and The Symbiant similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.