Choose SwordBounce
Choose SwordBounce if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. SwordBounce launched in 2018.
SwordBounce vs Vylan
SwordBounce and Vylan 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. SwordBounce (2018) is 3 years older than Vylan (2021). SwordBounce is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Vylan (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Vylan
Choose Vylan if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Casual game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Vylan launched in 2021.
Both SwordBounce and Vylan 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
 SwordBounce |  Vylan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GogglesKitty | Jesse Madyson |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SwordBounce (2018) is 3 years older than Vylan (2021).
- SwordBounce is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Vylan (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
SwordBounce vs Vylan — FAQ
- Should I play SwordBounce or Vylan first?
- If you want chronology, SwordBounce (2018) came out before Vylan (2021). 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 SwordBounce and Vylan 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.