Choose Temtem
Choose Temtem if you want a Massively Multiplayer and RPG game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 17,954 Steam reviews back the pick.
Temtem vs Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~
Temtem and Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Temtem (2022) is 4 years older than Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ (2026). Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ scores higher on Steam reviews (87.7% positive) than Temtem (82.6% 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 Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~
Choose Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ launched in 2026.
Both Temtem and Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 Temtem |  Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (17,954 reviews) | 87.7% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crema | KonaGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Temtem (2022) is 4 years older than Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ (2026).
- Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ scores higher on Steam reviews (87.7% positive) than Temtem (82.6% positive).
- Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Temtem (10.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Temtem has co-op; Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ does not.
- Temtem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ has no Deck rating yet.
Temtem vs Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ — FAQ
- Should I play Temtem or Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ first?
- If you want chronology, Temtem (2022) came out before Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ (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 Temtem and Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ have multiplayer like Temtem?
- No. Temtem supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ is listed as single-player only.
- Does Temtem run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Temtem is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lexicon Odyssey ~~A Japanese-Learning RPG~~ doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.