Choose The Knowledge of Hermit
Choose The Knowledge of Hermit if you want the Steam Input API Support, Camera Comfort, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. The Knowledge of Hermit launched in 2023.
The Knowledge of Hermit vs Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course
The Knowledge of Hermit and Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Knowledge of Hermit (2023) is 2 years older than Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course (2025). Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Knowledge of Hermit (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course
Choose Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course if you want an Indie and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course launched in 2025.
Both The Knowledge of Hermit and Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 The Knowledge of Hermit |  Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 95.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | James H. Van der Meulen | Nowis-337 Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Knowledge of Hermit (2023) is 2 years older than Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course (2025).
- Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Knowledge of Hermit (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Knowledge of Hermit has no Deck rating yet.
The Knowledge of Hermit vs Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course — FAQ
- Should I play The Knowledge of Hermit or Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course first?
- If you want chronology, The Knowledge of Hermit (2023) came out before Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course (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 The Knowledge of Hermit and Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.