Mari and the Black Tower vs Celestial Hearts
Mari and the Black Tower and Celestial Hearts both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Mari and the Black Tower (2017) is 4 years older than Celestial Hearts (2021). 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
 Mari and the Black Tower |  Celestial Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 80% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Joshua Keith | Joshua Keith |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Mari and the Black Tower (2017) is 4 years older than Celestial Hearts (2021).
Mari and the Black Tower vs Celestial Hearts — FAQ
- Should I play Mari and the Black Tower or Celestial Hearts first?
- If you want chronology, Mari and the Black Tower (2017) came out before Celestial Hearts (2021). 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 Mari and the Black Tower and Celestial Hearts similar?
- They overlap on 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.