Choose Son of Nor
Choose Son of Nor if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Son of Nor launched in 2015.
Son of Nor vs Arcane Domains
Son of Nor and Arcane Domains both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Son of Nor (2015) is 4 years older than Arcane Domains (2019). Arcane Domains is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Son of Nor (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Arcane Domains
Choose Arcane Domains if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arcane Domains launched in 2019.
Both Son of Nor and Arcane Domains sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op, 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
 Son of Nor |  Arcane Domains | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.1% positive (85 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | stillalive studios | QuickAdventures |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Son of Nor (2015) is 4 years older than Arcane Domains (2019).
- Arcane Domains is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Son of Nor (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Son of Nor vs Arcane Domains — FAQ
- Should I play Son of Nor or Arcane Domains first?
- If you want chronology, Son of Nor (2015) came out before Arcane Domains (2019). 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 Son of Nor and Arcane Domains similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both Son of Nor and Arcane Domains have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Son of Nor ships Co-op; Arcane Domains ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.