Choose Thibalryn
Choose Thibalryn if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Thibalryn launched in 2019.
Thibalryn vs Lost Caves
Thibalryn and Lost Caves both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Thibalryn (2019) is 2 years older than Lost Caves (2021). Lost Caves scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Thibalryn (85% 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 Lost Caves
Choose Lost Caves if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lost Caves launched in 2021.
Both Thibalryn and Lost Caves sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Thibalryn |  Lost Caves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (20 reviews) | 100% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CoolJosh3k | Adam D. Smith |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Thibalryn (2019) is 2 years older than Lost Caves (2021).
- Lost Caves scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Thibalryn (85% positive).
- Thibalryn is free; Lost Caves is paid (6.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Thibalryn vs Lost Caves — FAQ
- Should I play Thibalryn or Lost Caves first?
- If you want chronology, Thibalryn (2019) came out before Lost Caves (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 Thibalryn and Lost Caves similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Is Thibalryn free?
- Yes — Thibalryn is a free-to-play Steam title. Lost Caves is paid (6.99 USD).
- Do Thibalryn and Lost Caves both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.