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NightCry vs The Count Lucanor

NightCry and The Count Lucanor both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2016. The Count Lucanor scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than NightCry (66.4% 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 NightCry

Choose NightCry if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NightCry launched in 2016.

Choose The Count Lucanor

Choose The Count Lucanor if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.9% positive across 616 reviews.

Both NightCry and The Count Lucanor sit in 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

NightCry vs The Count Lucanor — Steam metadata comparison
NightCry — Steam game coverNightCryThe Count Lucanor — Steam game coverThe Count Lucanor
Released20162016
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price24.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews66.4% positive (131 reviews)92.9% positive (616 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNude MakerBaroque Decay

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NightCry vs The Count Lucanor — FAQ

Which is better, NightCry or The Count Lucanor?
On Steam reviews The Count Lucanor scores higher (92.9% positive) than NightCry (66.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Count Lucanor is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Are NightCry and The Count Lucanor similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does NightCry run on Steam Deck?
Yes — NightCry is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Count Lucanor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
NightCry vs The Count Lucanor — Verdict (2026) · imho.run