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The Labyrinth vs Castle Greyrot

The Labyrinth and Castle Greyrot both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Labyrinth (2021) is 1 year older than Castle Greyrot (2022). The Labyrinth is free; Castle Greyrot is paid (4.99 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 Labyrinth

Choose The Labyrinth if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Labyrinth launched in 2021.

Choose Castle Greyrot

Choose Castle Greyrot if you want an Action, Strategy, and Early Access experience. Castle Greyrot launched in 2022.

Both The Labyrinth and Castle Greyrot sit in Indie, Adventure, 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

The Labyrinth vs Castle Greyrot — Steam metadata comparison
The Labyrinth — Steam game coverThe LabyrinthCastle Greyrot — Steam game coverCastle Greyrot
Released20212022
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Free To PlayAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PriceFree to play4.99 USD
Steam reviews77.4% positive (31 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAlexander Spillmansawworm Games

Side by side

The Labyrinth vs Castle Greyrot — FAQ

Should I play The Labyrinth or Castle Greyrot first?
If you want chronology, The Labyrinth (2021) came out before Castle Greyrot (2022). 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 Labyrinth and Castle Greyrot similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
Is The Labyrinth free?
Yes — The Labyrinth is a free-to-play Steam title. Castle Greyrot is paid (4.99 USD).
The Labyrinth vs Castle Greyrot — Verdict (2026) · imho.run