Choose Lucius
Choose Lucius if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,013 Steam reviews back the pick.
Lucius vs Twisty's Asylum Escapades
Lucius and Twisty's Asylum Escapades 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 Twisty's Asylum Escapades (2016). Lucius scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Twisty's Asylum Escapades (50% 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 Twisty's Asylum Escapades
Choose Twisty's Asylum Escapades if it's the newer release (2016) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Twisty's Asylum Escapades launched in 2016.
Both Lucius and Twisty's Asylum Escapades 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 |  Twisty's Asylum Escapades | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (3,013 reviews) | 50% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiver Games | Twisted Jenius |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lucius (2012) is 4 years older than Twisty's Asylum Escapades (2016).
- Lucius scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Twisty's Asylum Escapades (50% positive).
- Lucius is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Twisty's Asylum Escapades (1.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Lucius vs Twisty's Asylum Escapades — FAQ
- Should I play Lucius or Twisty's Asylum Escapades first?
- If you want chronology, Lucius (2012) came out before Twisty's Asylum Escapades (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 Twisty's Asylum Escapades 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.