Choose The StoryTale
Choose The StoryTale if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. The StoryTale launched in 2019.
The StoryTale vs Viola: The Heroine's Melody
The StoryTale and Viola: The Heroine's Melody both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. The StoryTale (2019) is 2 years older than Viola: The Heroine's Melody (2021). Viola: The Heroine's Melody scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than The StoryTale (70.6% 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 Viola: The Heroine's Melody
Choose Viola: The Heroine's Melody if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. Viola: The Heroine's Melody launched in 2021.
Both The StoryTale and Viola: The Heroine's Melody sit in Action 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
 The StoryTale |  Viola: The Heroine's Melody | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.6% positive (17 reviews) | 94.6% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maxim Nuriev | Jelle van Doorne |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The StoryTale (2019) is 2 years older than Viola: The Heroine's Melody (2021).
- Viola: The Heroine's Melody scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than The StoryTale (70.6% positive).
- The StoryTale is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Viola: The Heroine's Melody (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
The StoryTale vs Viola: The Heroine's Melody — FAQ
- Should I play The StoryTale or Viola: The Heroine's Melody first?
- If you want chronology, The StoryTale (2019) came out before Viola: The Heroine's Melody (2021). 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 The StoryTale and Viola: The Heroine's Melody similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.