Choose LOST SPHEAR
Choose LOST SPHEAR if you want an Action and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. LOST SPHEAR launched in 2018.
LOST SPHEAR vs The Dragon and the Sword
LOST SPHEAR and The Dragon and the Sword 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. LOST SPHEAR (2018) is 8 years older than The Dragon and the Sword (2026). LOST SPHEAR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Dragon and the Sword (12.49 USD vs. 24.99 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 The Dragon and the Sword
Choose The Dragon and the Sword if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Dragon and the Sword launched in 2026.
Both LOST SPHEAR and The Dragon and the Sword 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
 LOST SPHEAR |  The Dragon and the Sword | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (121 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tokyo RPG Factory | Studio Dobby |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- LOST SPHEAR (2018) is 8 years older than The Dragon and the Sword (2026).
- LOST SPHEAR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Dragon and the Sword (12.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
LOST SPHEAR vs The Dragon and the Sword — FAQ
- Should I play LOST SPHEAR or The Dragon and the Sword first?
- If you want chronology, LOST SPHEAR (2018) came out before The Dragon and the Sword (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 LOST SPHEAR and The Dragon and the Sword 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.
- Do LOST SPHEAR and The Dragon and the Sword both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.