Choose Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade
Choose Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade launched in 2018.
Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade vs Ideology in Friction
Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade and Ideology in Friction both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade (2018) is 1 year older than Ideology in Friction (2019). Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Ideology in Friction (83.3% 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 Ideology in Friction
Choose Ideology in Friction if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ideology in Friction launched in 2019.
Both Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade and Ideology in Friction sit in Indie 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
 Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade |  Ideology in Friction | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (90 reviews) | 83.3% positive (239 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ONEONE1 | ONEONE1 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade (2018) is 1 year older than Ideology in Friction (2019).
- Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Ideology in Friction (83.3% positive).
- Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Ideology in Friction (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade is Deck Unsupported, Ideology in Friction is Deck Playable.
Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade vs Ideology in Friction — FAQ
- Should I play Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade or Ideology in Friction first?
- If you want chronology, Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade (2018) came out before Ideology in Friction (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 Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade and Ideology in Friction similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.