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Delusion vs Lyonesse

Delusion and Lyonesse both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Lyonesse (2021) is 2 years older than Delusion (2023). Lyonesse is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Delusion (8.00 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Delusion

Choose Delusion if you want a Casual experience. Delusion launched in 2023.

Choose Lyonesse

Choose Lyonesse if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lyonesse launched in 2021.

Both Delusion and Lyonesse sit in 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

Delusion vs Lyonesse — Steam metadata comparison
Delusion — Steam game coverDelusionLyonesse — Steam game coverLyonesse
Released20232021
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price11.99 USD8.00 USD
Steam reviews8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSilver Line GamesRabbit Hole Games

Side by side

Delusion vs Lyonesse — FAQ

Should I play Delusion or Lyonesse first?
If you want chronology, Lyonesse (2021) came out before Delusion (2023). 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 Delusion and Lyonesse similar?
They overlap on 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.