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Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return vs 沉默的蟋蟀

Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return and 沉默的蟋蟀 both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return (2022) is 1 year older than 沉默的蟋蟀 (2023). Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than 沉默的蟋蟀 (0.99 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 Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return

Choose Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return launched in 2022.

Choose 沉默的蟋蟀

Choose 沉默的蟋蟀 if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Casual experience. 沉默的蟋蟀 launched in 2023.

Both Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return and 沉默的蟋蟀 sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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.

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Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return vs 沉默的蟋蟀 — Steam metadata comparison
Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return — Steam game coverEpics of Distant Realm: Holy Return沉默的蟋蟀 — Steam game cover沉默的蟋蟀
Released20222023
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price0.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews81.8% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEmir Suleiman, Tayfun Tuna蓬莱飞鱼工作室

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Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return vs 沉默的蟋蟀 — FAQ

Should I play Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return or 沉默的蟋蟀 first?
If you want chronology, Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return (2022) came out before 沉默的蟋蟀 (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 Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return and 沉默的蟋蟀 similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.
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