Choose Scarmonde
Choose Scarmonde if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Scarmonde launched in 2024.
Scarmonde vs Puzzle Rogue
Scarmonde and Puzzle Rogue both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Scarmonde (2024) is 2 years older than Puzzle Rogue (2026). Scarmonde is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Puzzle Rogue has no Deck rating yet. 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 Puzzle Rogue
Choose Puzzle Rogue if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. Puzzle Rogue launched in 2026.
Both Scarmonde and Puzzle Rogue sit in 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
 Scarmonde |  Puzzle Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 99% positive (192 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ephiam | Kittehface Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Scarmonde (2024) is 2 years older than Puzzle Rogue (2026).
- Scarmonde is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Puzzle Rogue has no Deck rating yet.
Scarmonde vs Puzzle Rogue — FAQ
- Should I play Scarmonde or Puzzle Rogue first?
- If you want chronology, Scarmonde (2024) came out before Puzzle Rogue (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 Scarmonde and Puzzle Rogue similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Scarmonde run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Scarmonde is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Puzzle Rogue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.