Choose Ludus Mortis
Choose Ludus Mortis if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ludus Mortis launched in 2024.
Ludus Mortis vs Minerva Labyrinth
Ludus Mortis and Minerva Labyrinth both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Ludus Mortis (2024) is 1 year older than Minerva Labyrinth (2025). Minerva Labyrinth scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ludus Mortis (85.7% 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 Minerva Labyrinth
Choose Minerva Labyrinth if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Minerva Labyrinth launched in 2025.
Both Ludus Mortis and Minerva Labyrinth sit in RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 Ludus Mortis |  Minerva Labyrinth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (63 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 68k Studios | Midnight Spire Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Ludus Mortis (2024) is 1 year older than Minerva Labyrinth (2025).
- Minerva Labyrinth scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ludus Mortis (85.7% positive).
- Minerva Labyrinth is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Ludus Mortis (11.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Ludus Mortis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Minerva Labyrinth has no Deck rating yet.
Ludus Mortis vs Minerva Labyrinth — FAQ
- Should I play Ludus Mortis or Minerva Labyrinth first?
- If you want chronology, Ludus Mortis (2024) came out before Minerva Labyrinth (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 Ludus Mortis and Minerva Labyrinth similar?
- They overlap on 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 Ludus Mortis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ludus Mortis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Minerva Labyrinth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.