Choose Paper Sorcerer
Choose Paper Sorcerer if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paper Sorcerer launched in 2014.
Paper Sorcerer vs Heroes of the Seven Islands
Paper Sorcerer and Heroes of the Seven Islands both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Paper Sorcerer (2014) is 11 years older than Heroes of the Seven Islands (2025). Heroes of the Seven Islands scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Paper Sorcerer (83.4% 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 Heroes of the Seven Islands
Choose Heroes of the Seven Islands if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 100% positive across 102 reviews.
Both Paper Sorcerer and Heroes of the Seven Islands sit in 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
 Paper Sorcerer |  Heroes of the Seven Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.4% positive (349 reviews) | 100% positive (102 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ultra Runaway Games | Rap2h |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Paper Sorcerer (2014) is 11 years older than Heroes of the Seven Islands (2025).
- Heroes of the Seven Islands scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Paper Sorcerer (83.4% positive).
- Paper Sorcerer is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Heroes of the Seven Islands (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Heroes of the Seven Islands is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Paper Sorcerer has no Deck rating yet.
Paper Sorcerer vs Heroes of the Seven Islands — FAQ
- Which is better, Paper Sorcerer or Heroes of the Seven Islands?
- On Steam reviews Heroes of the Seven Islands scores higher (100% positive) than Paper Sorcerer (83.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Heroes of the Seven Islands is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Paper Sorcerer or Heroes of the Seven Islands first?
- If you want chronology, Paper Sorcerer (2014) came out before Heroes of the Seven Islands (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 Paper Sorcerer and Heroes of the Seven Islands similar?
- They overlap on 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.