Choose SAMURAI MAIDEN
Choose SAMURAI MAIDEN if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SAMURAI MAIDEN launched in 2022.
SAMURAI MAIDEN vs Ecrazeus Castle
SAMURAI MAIDEN and Ecrazeus Castle both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. SAMURAI MAIDEN (2022) is 4 years older than Ecrazeus Castle (2026). Ecrazeus Castle scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than SAMURAI MAIDEN (65.8% 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 Ecrazeus Castle
Choose Ecrazeus Castle if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Gamepad Recommended, and Steam Timeline. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ecrazeus Castle launched in 2026.
Both SAMURAI MAIDEN and Ecrazeus Castle sit in Action 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 SAMURAI MAIDEN |  Ecrazeus Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.8% positive (149 reviews) | 85% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SHADE Inc. | Meringue Rouge |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- SAMURAI MAIDEN (2022) is 4 years older than Ecrazeus Castle (2026).
- Ecrazeus Castle scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than SAMURAI MAIDEN (65.8% positive).
- Ecrazeus Castle is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than SAMURAI MAIDEN (4.49 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- SAMURAI MAIDEN is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ecrazeus Castle has no Deck rating yet.
SAMURAI MAIDEN vs Ecrazeus Castle — FAQ
- Should I play SAMURAI MAIDEN or Ecrazeus Castle first?
- If you want chronology, SAMURAI MAIDEN (2022) came out before Ecrazeus Castle (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 SAMURAI MAIDEN and Ecrazeus Castle similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 SAMURAI MAIDEN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SAMURAI MAIDEN is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ecrazeus Castle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.