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Vampyr vs The Great

Vampyr and The Great both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Vampyr (2018) is 4 years older than The Great (2022). The Great is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Vampyr (11.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Vampyr

Choose Vampyr if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,805 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The Great

Choose The Great if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Great launched in 2022.

Both Vampyr and The Great sit in RPG 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

Vampyr vs The Great — Steam metadata comparison
Vampyr — Steam game coverVampyrThe Great — Steam game coverThe Great
Released20182022
GenresAction, RPGRPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews76.5% positive (8,805 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDONTNOD EntertainmentWIK Games Studio

Side by side

Vampyr vs The Great — FAQ

Should I play Vampyr or The Great first?
If you want chronology, Vampyr (2018) came out before The Great (2022). 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 Vampyr and The Great similar?
They overlap on RPG 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.
Does Vampyr run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Vampyr is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Great doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Vampyr vs The Great — Verdict (2026) · imho.run