Choose Parasitic Evil
Choose Parasitic Evil if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Parasitic Evil launched in 2023.
Parasitic Evil vs Liu Shan Maker
Parasitic Evil and Liu Shan Maker both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Parasitic Evil (2023) is 1 year older than Liu Shan Maker (2024). Parasitic Evil scores higher on Steam reviews (83.1% positive) than Liu Shan Maker (66.7% 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 Liu Shan Maker
Choose Liu Shan Maker if you want a RPG experience. Liu Shan Maker launched in 2024.
Both Parasitic Evil and Liu Shan Maker sit in Simulation 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
 Parasitic Evil |  Liu Shan Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation | Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (83 reviews) | 66.7% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | R's | Xian |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Parasitic Evil (2023) is 1 year older than Liu Shan Maker (2024).
- Parasitic Evil scores higher on Steam reviews (83.1% positive) than Liu Shan Maker (66.7% positive).
- Liu Shan Maker is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Parasitic Evil (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Parasitic Evil vs Liu Shan Maker — FAQ
- Should I play Parasitic Evil or Liu Shan Maker first?
- If you want chronology, Parasitic Evil (2023) came out before Liu Shan Maker (2024). 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 Parasitic Evil and Liu Shan Maker similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.