Choose Sacred 3
Choose Sacred 3 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sacred 3 launched in 2014.
Sacred 3 vs Book of Demons
Sacred 3 and Book of Demons both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Sacred 3 (2014) is 4 years older than Book of Demons (2018). Book of Demons scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than Sacred 3 (26.1% 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 Book of Demons
Choose Book of Demons if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.3% positive across 3,873 reviews.
Both Sacred 3 and Book of Demons sit in Action 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
 Sacred 3 |  Book of Demons | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 26.1% positive (751 reviews) | 90.3% positive (3,873 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Keen Games | Thing Trunk |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Sacred 3 (2014) is 4 years older than Book of Demons (2018).
- Book of Demons scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than Sacred 3 (26.1% positive).
- Sacred 3 is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Book of Demons (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Sacred 3 has co-op; Book of Demons does not.
- Steam Deck: Sacred 3 is Deck Verified, Book of Demons is Deck Playable.
Sacred 3 vs Book of Demons — FAQ
- Which is better, Sacred 3 or Book of Demons?
- On Steam reviews Book of Demons scores higher (90.3% positive) than Sacred 3 (26.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Book of Demons is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Sacred 3 or Book of Demons first?
- If you want chronology, Sacred 3 (2014) came out before Book of Demons (2018). 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 Sacred 3 and Book of Demons similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Book of Demons have multiplayer like Sacred 3?
- No. Sacred 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Book of Demons is listed as single-player only.