Choose SCARLET NEXUS
Choose SCARLET NEXUS if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
SCARLET NEXUS vs Paladin's Lance
SCARLET NEXUS and Paladin's Lance both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2021. Paladin's Lance is currently ~79% cheaper on Steam than SCARLET NEXUS (2.99 USD vs. 14.39 USD). 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 Paladin's Lance
Choose Paladin's Lance if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 79% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paladin's Lance launched in 2021.
Both SCARLET NEXUS and Paladin's Lance sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 SCARLET NEXUS |  Paladin's Lance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.39 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (5,278 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. | BrightFox |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- Paladin's Lance is currently ~79% cheaper on Steam than SCARLET NEXUS (2.99 USD vs. 14.39 USD).
- SCARLET NEXUS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Paladin's Lance has no Deck rating yet.
SCARLET NEXUS vs Paladin's Lance — FAQ
- Are SCARLET NEXUS and Paladin's Lance similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Does SCARLET NEXUS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SCARLET NEXUS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Paladin's Lance doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.