Choose Parasite Black
Choose Parasite Black if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. Parasite Black launched in 2024.
Parasite Black vs Lord Goblin
Parasite Black and Lord Goblin both land in Early Access 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 Early Access games on Steam. Parasite Black (2024) is 1 year older than Lord Goblin (2025). Parasite Black scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Lord Goblin (79.6% 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 Lord Goblin
Choose Lord Goblin if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 24% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lord Goblin launched in 2025.
Both Parasite Black and Lord Goblin sit in Early Access 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
 Parasite Black |  Lord Goblin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.11 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (239 reviews) | 79.6% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Damned Studios | BBBen and his Big Brass Band |
Side by side
- Both are Early Access games on Steam.
- Parasite Black (2024) is 1 year older than Lord Goblin (2025).
- Parasite Black scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Lord Goblin (79.6% positive).
- Lord Goblin is currently ~24% cheaper on Steam than Parasite Black (9.99 USD vs. 13.11 USD).
- Parasite Black is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lord Goblin has no Deck rating yet.
Parasite Black vs Lord Goblin — FAQ
- Should I play Parasite Black or Lord Goblin first?
- If you want chronology, Parasite Black (2024) came out before Lord Goblin (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 Parasite Black and Lord Goblin similar?
- They overlap on Early Access 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 Parasite Black run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Parasite Black is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lord Goblin doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.