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Simon the Sorcerer Origins vs Azazel's Christmas Fable

Simon the Sorcerer Origins and Azazel's Christmas Fable both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Azazel's Christmas Fable (2022) is 3 years older than Simon the Sorcerer Origins (2025). Azazel's Christmas Fable scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Simon the Sorcerer Origins (82.2% 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 Simon the Sorcerer Origins

Choose Simon the Sorcerer Origins if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Simon the Sorcerer Origins launched in 2025.

Choose Azazel's Christmas Fable

Choose Azazel's Christmas Fable if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Azazel's Christmas Fable launched in 2022.

Both Simon the Sorcerer Origins and Azazel's Christmas Fable sit in Adventure 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

Simon the Sorcerer Origins vs Azazel's Christmas Fable — Steam metadata comparison
Simon the Sorcerer Origins — Steam game coverSimon the Sorcerer OriginsAzazel's Christmas Fable — Steam game coverAzazel's Christmas Fable
Released20252022
GenresAdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews82.2% positive (73 reviews)100% positive (78 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSmallthing StudiosGreg Muhlbock

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Simon the Sorcerer Origins vs Azazel's Christmas Fable — FAQ

Should I play Simon the Sorcerer Origins or Azazel's Christmas Fable first?
If you want chronology, Azazel's Christmas Fable (2022) came out before Simon the Sorcerer Origins (2025). 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 Simon the Sorcerer Origins and Azazel's Christmas Fable similar?
They overlap on Adventure 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 Simon the Sorcerer Origins run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Simon the Sorcerer Origins is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Azazel's Christmas Fable doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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