Choose Knights of Pen and Paper 2
Choose Knights of Pen and Paper 2 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.7% positive across 1,120 reviews.
Knights of Pen and Paper 2 vs Lootbound
Knights of Pen and Paper 2 and Lootbound both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Knights of Pen and Paper 2 (2015) is 11 years older than Lootbound (2026). Knights of Pen and Paper 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.7% positive) than Lootbound (77.4% 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 Lootbound
Choose Lootbound if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,336 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Knights of Pen and Paper 2 and Lootbound sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Knights of Pen and Paper 2 |  Lootbound | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.7% positive (1,120 reviews) | 77.4% positive (1,336 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kyy Games | ArtDock |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Knights of Pen and Paper 2 (2015) is 11 years older than Lootbound (2026).
- Knights of Pen and Paper 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.7% positive) than Lootbound (77.4% positive).
- Knights of Pen and Paper 2 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Lootbound (1.99 USD vs. 9.74 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Knights of Pen and Paper 2 vs Lootbound — FAQ
- Which is better, Knights of Pen and Paper 2 or Lootbound?
- On Steam reviews Knights of Pen and Paper 2 scores higher (84.7% positive) than Lootbound (77.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Knights of Pen and Paper 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Knights of Pen and Paper 2 or Lootbound first?
- If you want chronology, Knights of Pen and Paper 2 (2015) came out before Lootbound (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 Knights of Pen and Paper 2 and Lootbound similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.