Choose The Iron Oath
Choose The Iron Oath if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. The Iron Oath launched in 2023.
The Iron Oath vs MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light
The Iron Oath and MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. The Iron Oath (2023) is 3 years older than MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light (2026). MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light scores higher on Steam reviews (79.1% positive) than The Iron Oath (75.9% 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 MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light
Choose MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light launched in 2026.
Both The Iron Oath and MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light sit in Strategy, 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
 The Iron Oath |  MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.9% positive (617 reviews) | 79.1% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Curious Panda Games | Black Anchor |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Iron Oath (2023) is 3 years older than MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light (2026).
- MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light scores higher on Steam reviews (79.1% positive) than The Iron Oath (75.9% positive).
- MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Iron Oath (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Iron Oath vs MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light — FAQ
- Should I play The Iron Oath or MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light first?
- If you want chronology, The Iron Oath (2023) came out before MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light (2026). 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 Iron Oath and MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.