Choose Children of Zodiarcs
Choose Children of Zodiarcs if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Children of Zodiarcs launched in 2017.
Children of Zodiarcs vs Demon Loop
Children of Zodiarcs and Demon Loop both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Children of Zodiarcs (2017) is 7 years older than Demon Loop (2024). Demon Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Children of Zodiarcs (67.5% 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 Demon Loop
Choose Demon Loop if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. Demon Loop launched in 2024.
Both Children of Zodiarcs and Demon Loop sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Children of Zodiarcs |  Demon Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.5% positive (255 reviews) | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cardboard Utopia | Magnolia Games, Enhydra Games, Chocolate Ship Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Children of Zodiarcs (2017) is 7 years older than Demon Loop (2024).
- Demon Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Children of Zodiarcs (67.5% positive).
- Demon Loop is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Children of Zodiarcs (12.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Children of Zodiarcs is Deck Verified, Demon Loop is Deck Playable.
Children of Zodiarcs vs Demon Loop — FAQ
- Should I play Children of Zodiarcs or Demon Loop first?
- If you want chronology, Children of Zodiarcs (2017) came out before Demon Loop (2024). 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 Children of Zodiarcs and Demon Loop similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.