Choose Backstab
Choose Backstab if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Backstab launched in 2023.
Backstab vs Song Of Aria
Backstab and Song Of Aria 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. Backstab (2023) is 1 year older than Song Of Aria (2024). Song Of Aria is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Backstab (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Song Of Aria
Choose Song Of Aria if you want an Action, Strategy, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Song Of Aria launched in 2024.
Both Backstab and Song Of Aria 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
 Backstab |  Song Of Aria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 一只零零发工作室 | Cyan Candle |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Backstab (2023) is 1 year older than Song Of Aria (2024).
- Song Of Aria is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Backstab (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Backstab vs Song Of Aria — FAQ
- Should I play Backstab or Song Of Aria first?
- If you want chronology, Backstab (2023) came out before Song Of Aria (2024). 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 Backstab and Song Of Aria 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.