Choose ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
Choose ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,025 Steam reviews back the pick.
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) vs The Curse Of Yendor
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) and The Curse Of Yendor 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. ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (2015) is 2 years older than The Curse Of Yendor (2017). The Curse Of Yendor scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (86.1% 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 The Curse Of Yendor
Choose The Curse Of Yendor if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Curse Of Yendor launched in 2017.
Both ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) and The Curse Of Yendor 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
 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) |  The Curse Of Yendor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.1% positive (1,025 reviews) | 92.6% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thomas Biskup, Jochen Terstiege, Zeno Rogue, Krzysztof Dycha, Lucas Dieguez | IBOLOGY LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (2015) is 2 years older than The Curse Of Yendor (2017).
- The Curse Of Yendor scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (86.1% positive).
- The Curse Of Yendor is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Curse Of Yendor has no Deck rating yet.
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) vs The Curse Of Yendor — FAQ
- Should I play ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) or The Curse Of Yendor first?
- If you want chronology, ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (2015) came out before The Curse Of Yendor (2017). 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 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) and The Curse Of Yendor 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.
- Does ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Curse Of Yendor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.