Belladonna vs Lydia
Belladonna and Lydia 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. Belladonna (2015) is 2 years older than Lydia (2017). Lydia scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Belladonna (71.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Belladonna |  Lydia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.1% positive (305 reviews) | 92.1% positive (229 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neckbolt | Platonic Partnership |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Belladonna (2015) is 2 years older than Lydia (2017).
- Lydia scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Belladonna (71.1% positive).
- Lydia is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Belladonna (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Lydia is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Belladonna has no Deck rating yet.
Belladonna vs Lydia — FAQ
- Which is better, Belladonna or Lydia?
- On Steam reviews Lydia scores higher (92.1% positive) than Belladonna (71.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Lydia is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Belladonna or Lydia first?
- If you want chronology, Belladonna (2015) came out before Lydia (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 Belladonna and Lydia 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.