Choose IAIDO
Choose IAIDO if you want a Simulation game with VR Only. IAIDO launched in 2022.
IAIDO vs Lithium City
IAIDO and Lithium City both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Lithium City (2020) is 2 years older than IAIDO (2022). Lithium City is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than IAIDO (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Lithium City
Choose Lithium City if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lithium City launched in 2020.
Both IAIDO and Lithium City sit in Action and Indie 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
 IAIDO |  Lithium City | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 91.8% positive (233 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Archetype Industry | 原型工业 | Nico Tuason |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Lithium City (2020) is 2 years older than IAIDO (2022).
- Lithium City is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than IAIDO (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
IAIDO vs Lithium City — FAQ
- Should I play IAIDO or Lithium City first?
- If you want chronology, Lithium City (2020) came out before IAIDO (2022). 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 IAIDO and Lithium City similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.