Choose Juniper's Knot
Choose Juniper's Knot if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Juniper's Knot launched in 2017.
Juniper's Knot vs Escape from the Princess
Juniper's Knot and Escape from the Princess both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Juniper's Knot (2017) is 1 year older than Escape from the Princess (2018). Juniper's Knot scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Escape from the Princess (88.6% 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 Escape from the Princess
Choose Escape from the Princess if you want an Adventure experience. Escape from the Princess launched in 2018.
Both Juniper's Knot and Escape from the Princess sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Juniper's Knot |  Escape from the Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (249 reviews) | 88.6% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dischan Media | Salamandra88 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Juniper's Knot (2017) is 1 year older than Escape from the Princess (2018).
- Juniper's Knot scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Escape from the Princess (88.6% positive).
- Juniper's Knot is free; Escape from the Princess is paid (7.99 USD).
- Juniper's Knot is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Escape from the Princess has no Deck rating yet.
Juniper's Knot vs Escape from the Princess — FAQ
- Should I play Juniper's Knot or Escape from the Princess first?
- If you want chronology, Juniper's Knot (2017) came out before Escape from the Princess (2018). 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 Juniper's Knot and Escape from the Princess similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Juniper's Knot free?
- Yes — Juniper's Knot is a free-to-play Steam title. Escape from the Princess is paid (7.99 USD).
- Does Juniper's Knot run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Juniper's Knot is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Escape from the Princess doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.