Choose Blasphemous
Choose Blasphemous if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 18,415 Steam reviews back the pick.
Blasphemous vs Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version
Blasphemous and Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version (2018) is 1 year older than Blasphemous (2019). Blasphemous is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version has no Deck rating yet. 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 Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version
Choose Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version launched in 2018.
Both Blasphemous and Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Blasphemous |  Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.1% positive (18,415 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Game Kitchen | Sonic-Alpha |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version (2018) is 1 year older than Blasphemous (2019).
- Blasphemous is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version has no Deck rating yet.
Blasphemous vs Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version — FAQ
- Should I play Blasphemous or Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version first?
- If you want chronology, Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version (2018) came out before Blasphemous (2019). 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 Blasphemous and Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Blasphemous run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Blasphemous is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zero spring episode 1 Japanese version doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.