Choose The I of the Dragon
Choose The I of the Dragon if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. The I of the Dragon launched in 2015.
The I of the Dragon vs DragonSword : Awakening
The I of the Dragon and DragonSword : Awakening both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. The I of the Dragon (2015) is 11 years older than DragonSword : Awakening (2026). DragonSword : Awakening scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than The I of the Dragon (64.3% 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 DragonSword : Awakening
Choose DragonSword : Awakening if you want an Action and Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.5% positive across 4,168 reviews.
Both The I of the Dragon and DragonSword : Awakening sit in 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 I of the Dragon |  DragonSword : Awakening | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.3% positive (207 reviews) | 90.5% positive (4,168 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Primal | Hound13 Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The I of the Dragon (2015) is 11 years older than DragonSword : Awakening (2026).
- DragonSword : Awakening scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than The I of the Dragon (64.3% positive).
- The I of the Dragon is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than DragonSword : Awakening (7.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- DragonSword : Awakening has co-op; The I of the Dragon does not.
- The I of the Dragon is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; DragonSword : Awakening has no Deck rating yet.
The I of the Dragon vs DragonSword : Awakening — FAQ
- Which is better, The I of the Dragon or DragonSword : Awakening?
- On Steam reviews DragonSword : Awakening scores higher (90.5% positive) than The I of the Dragon (64.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DragonSword : Awakening is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The I of the Dragon or DragonSword : Awakening first?
- If you want chronology, The I of the Dragon (2015) came out before DragonSword : Awakening (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 The I of the Dragon and DragonSword : Awakening similar?
- They overlap on 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 The I of the Dragon have multiplayer like DragonSword : Awakening?
- No. DragonSword : Awakening supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The I of the Dragon is listed as single-player only.