Choose Artisan Story
Choose Artisan Story if you want a Simulation experience. Artisan Story launched in 2025.
Artisan Story vs Mana Quest
Artisan Story and Mana Quest both land in Adventure, RPG, Early Access 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 Adventure, RPG, Early Access on Steam. Artisan Story (2025) is 1 year older than Mana Quest (2026). Mana Quest is free; Artisan Story is paid (20.00 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 Mana Quest
Choose Mana Quest if you want an Action, Indie, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Mana Quest launched in 2026.
Both Artisan Story and Mana Quest sit in Adventure, RPG, and Early Access 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
 Artisan Story |  Mana Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 20.00 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adventroupe Studio | Cozy Bunny |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Artisan Story (2025) is 1 year older than Mana Quest (2026).
- Mana Quest is free; Artisan Story is paid (20.00 USD).
Artisan Story vs Mana Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Artisan Story or Mana Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Artisan Story (2025) came out before Mana Quest (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 Artisan Story and Mana Quest similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG, Early Access 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.
- Is Mana Quest free?
- Yes — Mana Quest is a free-to-play Steam title. Artisan Story is paid (20.00 USD).