Choose The Secret of Varonis
Choose The Secret of Varonis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Secret of Varonis launched in 2024.
The Secret of Varonis vs Castle Xenon
The Secret of Varonis and Castle Xenon both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. The Secret of Varonis (2024) is 1 year older than Castle Xenon (2025). The Secret of Varonis scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Castle Xenon (78.6% 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 Castle Xenon
Choose Castle Xenon if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Castle Xenon launched in 2025.
Both The Secret of Varonis and Castle Xenon sit in Indie 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
 The Secret of Varonis |  Castle Xenon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (71 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wombat Logic | SteepleSoft |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Secret of Varonis (2024) is 1 year older than Castle Xenon (2025).
- The Secret of Varonis scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Castle Xenon (78.6% positive).
- Castle Xenon is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Secret of Varonis (6.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- The Secret of Varonis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Castle Xenon has no Deck rating yet.
The Secret of Varonis vs Castle Xenon — FAQ
- Should I play The Secret of Varonis or Castle Xenon first?
- If you want chronology, The Secret of Varonis (2024) came out before Castle Xenon (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 The Secret of Varonis and Castle Xenon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 The Secret of Varonis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Secret of Varonis is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Castle Xenon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.