Choose Lucius
Choose Lucius if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,013 Steam reviews back the pick.
Lucius vs Lucius Demake
Lucius and Lucius Demake 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 4 years older than Lucius Demake (2016). Lucius Demake scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Lucius (79.5% 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 Demake
Choose Lucius Demake if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.9% positive across 156 reviews.
Both Lucius and Lucius Demake 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 Demake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 0.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (3,013 reviews) | 94.9% positive (156 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 4 years older than Lucius Demake (2016).
- Lucius Demake scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Lucius (79.5% positive).
- Lucius Demake is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Lucius (0.74 USD vs. 1.49 USD).
- Lucius is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lucius Demake has no Deck rating yet.
Lucius vs Lucius Demake — FAQ
- Which is better, Lucius or Lucius Demake?
- On Steam reviews Lucius Demake scores higher (94.9% positive) than Lucius (79.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Lucius Demake 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 Demake first?
- If you want chronology, Lucius (2012) came out before Lucius Demake (2016). 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 Demake 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.
- Does Lucius run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lucius is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lucius Demake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.