Choose Yarimono
Choose Yarimono if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Yarimono launched in 2024.
Yarimono vs Lust Arcanum
Yarimono and Lust Arcanum 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. Yarimono (2024) is 2 years older than Lust Arcanum (2026). Yarimono scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Lust Arcanum (76.5% 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 Lust Arcanum
Choose Lust Arcanum if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lust Arcanum launched in 2026.
Both Yarimono and Lust Arcanum 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
 Yarimono |  Lust Arcanum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (314 reviews) | 76.5% positive (85 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | にゅう工房 | GigiBee, Karne |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Yarimono (2024) is 2 years older than Lust Arcanum (2026).
- Yarimono scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Lust Arcanum (76.5% positive).
- Lust Arcanum is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Yarimono (17.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Yarimono is Deck Playable, Lust Arcanum is Deck Verified.
Yarimono vs Lust Arcanum — FAQ
- Should I play Yarimono or Lust Arcanum first?
- If you want chronology, Yarimono (2024) came out before Lust Arcanum (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 Yarimono and Lust Arcanum 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.