Choose Paper Sorcerer
Choose Paper Sorcerer if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paper Sorcerer launched in 2014.
Paper Sorcerer vs A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer
Paper Sorcerer and A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer 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 A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer (2026). A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer 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 A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer
Choose A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer launched in 2026.
Both Paper Sorcerer and A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer 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 |  A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.4% positive (349 reviews) | 100% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ultra Runaway Games | Crystal Spider Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Paper Sorcerer (2014) is 12 years older than A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer (2026).
- A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Paper Sorcerer (83.4% positive).
- Paper Sorcerer is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Paper Sorcerer has no Deck rating yet.
Paper Sorcerer vs A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer — FAQ
- Should I play Paper Sorcerer or A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer first?
- If you want chronology, Paper Sorcerer (2014) came out before A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer (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 A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer 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.