Choose Lost Chapter
Choose Lost Chapter if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lost Chapter launched in 2023.
Lost Chapter vs Waystones
Lost Chapter and Waystones both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Lost Chapter (2023) is 2 years older than Waystones (2025). Lost Chapter is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Waystones (11.24 USD vs. 17.99 USD). 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 Waystones
Choose Waystones if you want a Casual experience. Waystones launched in 2025.
Both Lost Chapter and Waystones sit in Strategy, 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
 Lost Chapter |  Waystones | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 11.24 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (83 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Almichadia | Athyran Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Lost Chapter (2023) is 2 years older than Waystones (2025).
- Lost Chapter is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Waystones (11.24 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Lost Chapter is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Waystones has no Deck rating yet.
Lost Chapter vs Waystones — FAQ
- Should I play Lost Chapter or Waystones first?
- If you want chronology, Lost Chapter (2023) came out before Waystones (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 Lost Chapter and Waystones similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.