Choose Cultist Simulator
Choose Cultist Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,197 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cultist Simulator vs BOOK OF HOURS
Cultist Simulator and BOOK OF HOURS both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Cultist Simulator (2018) is 5 years older than BOOK OF HOURS (2023). BOOK OF HOURS scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Cultist Simulator (79.2% 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 BOOK OF HOURS
Choose BOOK OF HOURS if you want the Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.5% positive across 2,576 reviews.
Both Cultist Simulator and BOOK OF HOURS sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Cultist Simulator |  BOOK OF HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 13.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (5,197 reviews) | 90.5% positive (2,576 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Weather Factory | Weather Factory |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Cultist Simulator (2018) is 5 years older than BOOK OF HOURS (2023).
- BOOK OF HOURS scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Cultist Simulator (79.2% positive).
- BOOK OF HOURS is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Cultist Simulator (13.74 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Cultist Simulator vs BOOK OF HOURS — FAQ
- Which is better, Cultist Simulator or BOOK OF HOURS?
- On Steam reviews BOOK OF HOURS scores higher (90.5% positive) than Cultist Simulator (79.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BOOK OF HOURS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cultist Simulator or BOOK OF HOURS first?
- If you want chronology, Cultist Simulator (2018) came out before BOOK OF HOURS (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 Cultist Simulator and BOOK OF HOURS similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Do Cultist Simulator and BOOK OF HOURS both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.