Choose Scarmonde
Choose Scarmonde if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Scarmonde launched in 2024.
Scarmonde vs Castle Xenon
Scarmonde and Castle Xenon 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. Scarmonde (2024) is 1 year older than Castle Xenon (2025). Scarmonde scores higher on Steam reviews (99% positive) than Castle Xenon (78.6% 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 Castle Xenon
Choose Castle Xenon if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Castle Xenon launched in 2025.
Both Scarmonde and Castle Xenon 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
 Scarmonde |  Castle Xenon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 99% positive (192 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ephiam | SteepleSoft |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Scarmonde (2024) is 1 year older than Castle Xenon (2025).
- Scarmonde scores higher on Steam reviews (99% positive) than Castle Xenon (78.6% positive).
- Castle Xenon is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Scarmonde (6.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Scarmonde is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Castle Xenon has no Deck rating yet.
Scarmonde vs Castle Xenon — FAQ
- Should I play Scarmonde or Castle Xenon first?
- If you want chronology, Scarmonde (2024) came out before Castle Xenon (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 Scarmonde and Castle Xenon 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.
- Does Scarmonde run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Scarmonde is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Castle Xenon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.