Choose Trials of the Thief-Taker
Choose Trials of the Thief-Taker if you want an Indie experience. Trials of the Thief-Taker launched in 2017.
Trials of the Thief-Taker vs Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery
Trials of the Thief-Taker and Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Trials of the Thief-Taker (2017) is 6 years older than Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery (2023). Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Trials of the Thief-Taker (60% 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 Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery
Choose Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery launched in 2023.
Both Trials of the Thief-Taker and Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery sit in 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
 Trials of the Thief-Taker |  Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (10 reviews) | 91.2% positive (147 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice of Games | eNVy softworks |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Trials of the Thief-Taker (2017) is 6 years older than Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery (2023).
- Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Trials of the Thief-Taker (60% positive).
- Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Trials of the Thief-Taker (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Trials of the Thief-Taker is Deck Playable, Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery is Deck Verified.
Trials of the Thief-Taker vs Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery — FAQ
- Should I play Trials of the Thief-Taker or Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery first?
- If you want chronology, Trials of the Thief-Taker (2017) came out before Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery (2023). 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 Trials of the Thief-Taker and Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery similar?
- They overlap on 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.