Choose Illuminascii
Choose Illuminascii if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Illuminascii launched in 2015.
Illuminascii vs Fallen Times
Illuminascii and Fallen Times both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Illuminascii (2015) is 2 years older than Fallen Times (2017). Fallen Times scores higher on Steam reviews (59.5% positive) than Illuminascii (55.3% 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 Fallen Times
Choose Fallen Times if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fallen Times launched in 2017.
Both Illuminascii and Fallen Times sit in Action and Indie 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
 Illuminascii |  Fallen Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.3% positive (38 reviews) | 59.5% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DDD Wares | DaFu Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Illuminascii (2015) is 2 years older than Fallen Times (2017).
- Fallen Times scores higher on Steam reviews (59.5% positive) than Illuminascii (55.3% positive).
- Fallen Times is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Illuminascii (1.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
Illuminascii vs Fallen Times — FAQ
- Should I play Illuminascii or Fallen Times first?
- If you want chronology, Illuminascii (2015) came out before Fallen Times (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 Illuminascii and Fallen Times similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.