Goblins of Elderstone vs Lairchitect
Goblins of Elderstone and Lairchitect both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Lairchitect (2020) is 3 years older than Goblins of Elderstone (2023). Goblins of Elderstone scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Lairchitect (60.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Goblins of Elderstone |  Lairchitect | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.7% positive (228 reviews) | 60.4% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Outerdawn, Lost Goblin | Sokpop Collective |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Lairchitect (2020) is 3 years older than Goblins of Elderstone (2023).
- Goblins of Elderstone scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Lairchitect (60.4% positive).
- Lairchitect is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Goblins of Elderstone (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Goblins of Elderstone vs Lairchitect — FAQ
- Should I play Goblins of Elderstone or Lairchitect first?
- If you want chronology, Lairchitect (2020) came out before Goblins of Elderstone (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 Goblins of Elderstone and Lairchitect similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.