Choose Lu Bu Maker
Choose Lu Bu Maker if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lu Bu Maker launched in 2018.
Lu Bu Maker vs Volcano Princess
Lu Bu Maker and Volcano Princess both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Lu Bu Maker (2018) is 5 years older than Volcano Princess (2023). Volcano Princess scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Lu Bu Maker (80% 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 Volcano Princess
Choose Volcano Princess if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,849 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Lu Bu Maker and Volcano Princess sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Lu Bu Maker |  Volcano Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 7.14 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (15 reviews) | 96% positive (2,849 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TALESSHOP Co., Ltd. | 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Lu Bu Maker (2018) is 5 years older than Volcano Princess (2023).
- Volcano Princess scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Lu Bu Maker (80% positive).
- Lu Bu Maker is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Volcano Princess (3.99 USD vs. 7.14 USD).
- Volcano Princess is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lu Bu Maker has no Deck rating yet.
Lu Bu Maker vs Volcano Princess — FAQ
- Should I play Lu Bu Maker or Volcano Princess first?
- If you want chronology, Lu Bu Maker (2018) came out before Volcano Princess (2023). 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 Lu Bu Maker and Volcano Princess similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.