Choose Lucius
Choose Lucius if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.5% positive across 3,013 reviews.
Lucius vs Lucius II
Lucius and Lucius II both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lucius (2012) is 3 years older than Lucius II (2015). Lucius scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Lucius II (61.5% 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 Lucius II
Choose Lucius II if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2015) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lucius II launched in 2015.
Both Lucius and Lucius II sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Lucius |  Lucius II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (3,013 reviews) | 61.5% positive (832 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiver Games | Shiver Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lucius (2012) is 3 years older than Lucius II (2015).
- Lucius scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Lucius II (61.5% positive).
- Lucius is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Lucius II (1.49 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Lucius vs Lucius II — FAQ
- Which is better, Lucius or Lucius II?
- On Steam reviews Lucius scores higher (79.5% positive) than Lucius II (61.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Lucius is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Lucius or Lucius II first?
- If you want chronology, Lucius (2012) came out before Lucius II (2015). 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 Lucius and Lucius II similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.