Choose Murasaki
Choose Murasaki if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Murasaki launched in 2016.
Murasaki vs Murasaki Tsurugi
Murasaki and Murasaki Tsurugi 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. Murasaki (2016) is 2 years older than Murasaki Tsurugi (2018). Murasaki Tsurugi scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Murasaki (92.9% 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 Murasaki Tsurugi
Choose Murasaki Tsurugi if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Murasaki Tsurugi launched in 2018.
Both Murasaki and Murasaki Tsurugi 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
 Murasaki |  Murasaki Tsurugi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (56 reviews) | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Katatema | Katatema |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Murasaki (2016) is 2 years older than Murasaki Tsurugi (2018).
- Murasaki Tsurugi scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Murasaki (92.9% positive).
- Murasaki Tsurugi is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Murasaki (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Murasaki Tsurugi is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Murasaki has no Deck rating yet.
Murasaki vs Murasaki Tsurugi — FAQ
- Should I play Murasaki or Murasaki Tsurugi first?
- If you want chronology, Murasaki (2016) came out before Murasaki Tsurugi (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 Murasaki and Murasaki Tsurugi 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.