Choose The Donnerwald Experiment
Choose The Donnerwald Experiment if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. The Donnerwald Experiment launched in 2019.
The Donnerwald Experiment vs Breath of Fire IV
The Donnerwald Experiment and Breath of Fire IV both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. The Donnerwald Experiment (2019) is 7 years older than Breath of Fire IV (2026). The Donnerwald Experiment scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Breath of Fire IV (74.2% 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 Breath of Fire IV
Choose Breath of Fire IV if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Breath of Fire IV launched in 2026.
Both The Donnerwald Experiment and Breath of Fire IV sit in 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 Donnerwald Experiment |  Breath of Fire IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Early Access | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 74.2% positive (244 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wegenbartho Games | CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Donnerwald Experiment (2019) is 7 years older than Breath of Fire IV (2026).
- The Donnerwald Experiment scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Breath of Fire IV (74.2% positive).
- Breath of Fire IV is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Donnerwald Experiment (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Breath of Fire IV is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Donnerwald Experiment has no Deck rating yet.
The Donnerwald Experiment vs Breath of Fire IV — FAQ
- Should I play The Donnerwald Experiment or Breath of Fire IV first?
- If you want chronology, The Donnerwald Experiment (2019) came out before Breath of Fire IV (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 Donnerwald Experiment and Breath of Fire IV similar?
- They overlap on 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.