Choose Soulcaster: Part I & II
Choose Soulcaster: Part I & II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Soulcaster: Part I & II launched in 2016.
Soulcaster: Part I & II vs Project XZ
Soulcaster: Part I & II and Project XZ both land in Action, Strategy, 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 share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Soulcaster: Part I & II (2016) is 10 years older than Project XZ (2026). Project XZ scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Soulcaster: Part I & II (88.9% 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 Project XZ
Choose Project XZ if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project XZ launched in 2026.
Both Soulcaster: Part I & II and Project XZ sit in Action, Strategy, and 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
 Soulcaster: Part I & II |  Project XZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MagicalTimeBean | Foxy H. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Soulcaster: Part I & II (2016) is 10 years older than Project XZ (2026).
- Project XZ scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Soulcaster: Part I & II (88.9% positive).
- Project XZ is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Soulcaster: Part I & II (2.69 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Soulcaster: Part I & II vs Project XZ — FAQ
- Should I play Soulcaster: Part I & II or Project XZ first?
- If you want chronology, Soulcaster: Part I & II (2016) came out before Project XZ (2026). 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 Soulcaster: Part I & II and Project XZ similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.