Choose RONIN
Choose RONIN if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. RONIN launched in 2015.
RONIN vs Arashi Gaiden
RONIN and Arashi Gaiden both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. RONIN (2015) is 10 years older than Arashi Gaiden (2025). Arashi Gaiden is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than RONIN (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Arashi Gaiden
Choose Arashi Gaiden if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arashi Gaiden launched in 2025.
Both RONIN and Arashi Gaiden sit in Action and Indie 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
 RONIN |  Arashi Gaiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.4% positive (964 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tomasz Wacławek | Statera Studio, Wired Dreams Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RONIN (2015) is 10 years older than Arashi Gaiden (2025).
- Arashi Gaiden is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than RONIN (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- RONIN is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Arashi Gaiden has no Deck rating yet.
RONIN vs Arashi Gaiden — FAQ
- Should I play RONIN or Arashi Gaiden first?
- If you want chronology, RONIN (2015) came out before Arashi Gaiden (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 RONIN and Arashi Gaiden similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does RONIN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RONIN is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Arashi Gaiden doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.