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Ludus Mortis vs Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul

Ludus Mortis and Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul 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. Ludus Mortis (2024) is 2 years older than Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul (2026). Ludus Mortis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul has no Deck rating yet. 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 Ludus Mortis

Choose Ludus Mortis if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ludus Mortis launched in 2024.

Choose Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul

Choose Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul launched in 2026.

Both Ludus Mortis and Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul 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

Ludus Mortis vs Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul — Steam metadata comparison
Ludus Mortis — Steam game coverLudus MortisZjawa: Bloodstained Soul — Steam game coverZjawa: Bloodstained Soul
Released20242026
GenresIndie, RPGIndie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price17.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews85.7% positive (63 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
Developers68k StudiosPlatty Gems

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Ludus Mortis vs Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul — FAQ

Should I play Ludus Mortis or Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul first?
If you want chronology, Ludus Mortis (2024) came out before Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul (2026). 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 Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul 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 Ludus Mortis run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Ludus Mortis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zjawa: Bloodstained Soul doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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