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Lucius II vs Lucius III

Lucius II and Lucius III both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. Lucius II (2015) is 3 years older than Lucius III (2018). Lucius II scores higher on Steam reviews (61.5% positive) than Lucius III (48.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Lucius II vs Lucius III — Steam metadata comparison
Lucius II — Steam game coverLucius IILucius III — Steam game coverLucius III
Released20152018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, SimulationIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price2.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews61.5% positive (832 reviews)48.4% positive (413 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersShiver GamesShiver Games

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Lucius II vs Lucius III — FAQ

Which is better, Lucius II or Lucius III?
On Steam reviews Lucius II scores higher (61.5% positive) than Lucius III (48.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Lucius II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Lucius II or Lucius III first?
If you want chronology, Lucius II (2015) came out before Lucius III (2018). 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 Lucius II and Lucius III similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.