Choose 伝創記IV ~if~
Choose 伝創記IV ~if~ if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 伝創記IV ~if~ launched in 2017.
伝創記IV ~if~ vs Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
伝創記IV ~if~ and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. 伝創記IV ~if~ (2017) is 3 years older than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020). 伝創記IV ~if~ is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
Choose Tear and the Library of Labyrinths if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tear and the Library of Labyrinths launched in 2020.
Both 伝創記IV ~if~ and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths sit in 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
 伝創記IV ~if~ |  Tear and the Library of Labyrinths | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 92.9% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | As-key | Acerola |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- 伝創記IV ~if~ (2017) is 3 years older than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020).
- 伝創記IV ~if~ is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; 伝創記IV ~if~ has no Deck rating yet.
伝創記IV ~if~ vs Tear and the Library of Labyrinths — FAQ
- Should I play 伝創記IV ~if~ or Tear and the Library of Labyrinths first?
- If you want chronology, 伝創記IV ~if~ (2017) came out before Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020). 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 伝創記IV ~if~ and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths similar?
- They overlap on 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.