Choose The Forest of Doom (Standalone)
Choose The Forest of Doom (Standalone) if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Forest of Doom (Standalone) launched in 2014.
The Forest of Doom (Standalone) vs The Lords of the Earth Flame
The Forest of Doom (Standalone) and The Lords of the Earth Flame 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. The Forest of Doom (Standalone) (2014) is 2 years older than The Lords of the Earth Flame (2016). The Forest of Doom (Standalone) scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than The Lords of the Earth Flame (55% 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 The Lords of the Earth Flame
Choose The Lords of the Earth Flame if you want an Action and Simulation experience. The Lords of the Earth Flame launched in 2016.
Both The Forest of Doom (Standalone) and The Lords of the Earth Flame 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
 The Forest of Doom (Standalone) |  The Lords of the Earth Flame | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (111 reviews) | 55% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tin Man Games | Rhino Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Forest of Doom (Standalone) (2014) is 2 years older than The Lords of the Earth Flame (2016).
- The Forest of Doom (Standalone) scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than The Lords of the Earth Flame (55% positive).
- The Forest of Doom (Standalone) is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Lords of the Earth Flame (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The Forest of Doom (Standalone) vs The Lords of the Earth Flame — FAQ
- Should I play The Forest of Doom (Standalone) or The Lords of the Earth Flame first?
- If you want chronology, The Forest of Doom (Standalone) (2014) came out before The Lords of the Earth Flame (2016). 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 Forest of Doom (Standalone) and The Lords of the Earth Flame 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.