Choose BadDool
Choose BadDool if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. BadDool launched in 2024.
BadDool vs Noctiria
BadDool and Noctiria both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. BadDool (2024) is 2 years older than Noctiria (2026). BadDool scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Noctiria (90% 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 Noctiria
Choose Noctiria if you want the Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. Noctiria launched in 2026.
Both BadDool and Noctiria sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 BadDool |  Noctiria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) | 90% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | andiegoesindie, robinz, StudioStudioStudioStudio | Daniele Doesn't Matter |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- BadDool (2024) is 2 years older than Noctiria (2026).
- BadDool scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Noctiria (90% positive).
- BadDool is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Noctiria (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
BadDool vs Noctiria — FAQ
- Should I play BadDool or Noctiria first?
- If you want chronology, BadDool (2024) came out before Noctiria (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 BadDool and Noctiria similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.