Choose Lizard
Choose Lizard if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lizard launched in 2018.
Lizard vs Lost Caves
Lizard and Lost Caves 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. Lizard (2018) is 3 years older than Lost Caves (2021). Lost Caves scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Lizard (85.7% 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 Lost Caves
Choose Lost Caves if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lost Caves launched in 2021.
Both Lizard and Lost Caves 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
 Lizard |  Lost Caves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) | 100% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brad Smith | Adam D. Smith |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lizard (2018) is 3 years older than Lost Caves (2021).
- Lost Caves scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Lizard (85.7% positive).
- Lost Caves is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Lizard (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Lizard vs Lost Caves — FAQ
- Should I play Lizard or Lost Caves first?
- If you want chronology, Lizard (2018) came out before Lost Caves (2021). 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 Lizard and Lost Caves 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.
- Do Lizard and Lost Caves both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.