Choose SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
Choose SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition launched in 2015.
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition vs EXIST
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition and EXIST both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition (2015) is 3 years older than EXIST (2018). SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than EXIST (71.4% 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 EXIST
Choose EXIST if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. EXIST launched in 2018.
Both SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition and EXIST sit in Action, 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
 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition |  EXIST | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (842 reviews) | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Black Shell Media | KUKHTENKOV |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition (2015) is 3 years older than EXIST (2018).
- SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than EXIST (71.4% positive).
- EXIST is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; EXIST has no Deck rating yet.
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition vs EXIST — FAQ
- Should I play SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition or EXIST first?
- If you want chronology, SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition (2015) came out before EXIST (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 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition and EXIST similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is rated Deck Verified by Valve. EXIST doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.