Choose Paper Sorcerer
Choose Paper Sorcerer if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Paper Sorcerer launched in 2014.
Paper Sorcerer vs Underkeep
Paper Sorcerer and Underkeep both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Paper Sorcerer (2014) is 12 years older than Underkeep (2026). 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 Underkeep
Choose Underkeep if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Underkeep launched in 2026.
Both Paper Sorcerer and Underkeep sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Paper Sorcerer |  Underkeep | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.4% positive (349 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ultra Runaway Games | Rake in Grass |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Paper Sorcerer (2014) is 12 years older than Underkeep (2026).
Paper Sorcerer vs Underkeep — FAQ
- Should I play Paper Sorcerer or Underkeep first?
- If you want chronology, Paper Sorcerer (2014) came out before Underkeep (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 Paper Sorcerer and Underkeep similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.