Choose Orcen Axe
Choose Orcen Axe if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orcen Axe launched in 2022.
Orcen Axe vs A Knight of Lothen
Orcen Axe and A Knight of Lothen 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. Orcen Axe (2022) is 4 years older than A Knight of Lothen (2026). Orcen Axe is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than A Knight of Lothen (3.99 USD vs. 6.79 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 A Knight of Lothen
Choose A Knight of Lothen if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Knight of Lothen launched in 2026.
Both Orcen Axe and A Knight of Lothen 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
 Orcen Axe |  A Knight of Lothen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 6.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | origamihero games | Angelos Kyprianos |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Orcen Axe (2022) is 4 years older than A Knight of Lothen (2026).
- Orcen Axe is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than A Knight of Lothen (3.99 USD vs. 6.79 USD).
Orcen Axe vs A Knight of Lothen — FAQ
- Should I play Orcen Axe or A Knight of Lothen first?
- If you want chronology, Orcen Axe (2022) came out before A Knight of Lothen (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 Orcen Axe and A Knight of Lothen 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.