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Blackguards vs Sepulcrum

Blackguards and Sepulcrum 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. Blackguards (2014) is 11 years older than Sepulcrum (2025). Sepulcrum is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Blackguards (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Blackguards

Choose Blackguards if you want an Action and Adventure experience. 1,271 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Sepulcrum

Choose Sepulcrum if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sepulcrum launched in 2025.

Both Blackguards and Sepulcrum 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

Blackguards vs Sepulcrum — Steam metadata comparison
Blackguards — Steam game coverBlackguardsSepulcrum — Steam game coverSepulcrum
Released20142025
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPGStrategy, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews59.2% positive (1,271 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDaedalic EntertainmentMDH Software

Side by side

Blackguards vs Sepulcrum — FAQ

Should I play Blackguards or Sepulcrum first?
If you want chronology, Blackguards (2014) came out before Sepulcrum (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 Blackguards and Sepulcrum 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.
Does Blackguards run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Blackguards is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sepulcrum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Blackguards vs Sepulcrum — Verdict (2026) · imho.run