Choose TaleSpire
Choose TaleSpire if you want an Indie experience. 3,236 Steam reviews back the pick.
TaleSpire vs RPG Stories
TaleSpire and RPG Stories both land in Simulation, RPG, Early Access 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 Simulation, RPG, Early Access on Steam. TaleSpire (2021) is 2 years older than RPG Stories (2023). TaleSpire scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than RPG Stories (79.3% 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 RPG Stories
Choose RPG Stories if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. RPG Stories launched in 2023.
Both TaleSpire and RPG Stories sit in Simulation, RPG, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 TaleSpire |  RPG Stories | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 20.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (3,236 reviews) | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bouncyrock Entertainment | Brave Alice Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- TaleSpire (2021) is 2 years older than RPG Stories (2023).
- TaleSpire scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than RPG Stories (79.3% positive).
- RPG Stories is currently ~16% cheaper on Steam than TaleSpire (20.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
TaleSpire vs RPG Stories — FAQ
- Should I play TaleSpire or RPG Stories first?
- If you want chronology, TaleSpire (2021) came out before RPG Stories (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 TaleSpire and RPG Stories similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, RPG, Early Access 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 both TaleSpire and RPG Stories have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: TaleSpire ships Online Co-op, Co-op; RPG Stories ships Online Co-op, Co-op.