Choose Labyrinth of Zangetsu
Choose Labyrinth of Zangetsu if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Labyrinth of Zangetsu launched in 2023.
Labyrinth of Zangetsu vs The Hidden Scrolls
Labyrinth of Zangetsu and The Hidden Scrolls both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Labyrinth of Zangetsu (2023) is 3 years older than The Hidden Scrolls (2026). The Hidden Scrolls scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than Labyrinth of Zangetsu (78.4% 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 Hidden Scrolls
Choose The Hidden Scrolls if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Hidden Scrolls launched in 2026.
Both Labyrinth of Zangetsu and The Hidden Scrolls sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78.4% vs 79.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Labyrinth of Zangetsu |  The Hidden Scrolls | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.4% positive (37 reviews) | 79.7% positive (138 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ACQUIRE Corp., KaeruPanda Inc. | Red Dragon Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Labyrinth of Zangetsu (2023) is 3 years older than The Hidden Scrolls (2026).
- The Hidden Scrolls scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than Labyrinth of Zangetsu (78.4% positive).
- The Hidden Scrolls is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Labyrinth of Zangetsu (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Labyrinth of Zangetsu is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Hidden Scrolls has no Deck rating yet.
Labyrinth of Zangetsu vs The Hidden Scrolls — FAQ
- Should I play Labyrinth of Zangetsu or The Hidden Scrolls first?
- If you want chronology, Labyrinth of Zangetsu (2023) came out before The Hidden Scrolls (2026). 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 Labyrinth of Zangetsu and The Hidden Scrolls similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Labyrinth of Zangetsu run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Labyrinth of Zangetsu is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Hidden Scrolls doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.