Choose Girl with a big SWORD
Choose Girl with a big SWORD if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Girl with a big SWORD launched in 2018.
Girl with a big SWORD vs Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
Girl with a big SWORD and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths 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. Girl with a big SWORD (2018) is 2 years older than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020). Tear and the Library of Labyrinths scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Girl with a big SWORD (22.6% 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 Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
Choose Tear and the Library of Labyrinths if you want an Adventure experience. Tear and the Library of Labyrinths launched in 2020.
Both Girl with a big SWORD and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths 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
 Girl with a big SWORD |  Tear and the Library of Labyrinths | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 22.6% positive (31 reviews) | 92.9% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NBOYS | Acerola |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Girl with a big SWORD (2018) is 2 years older than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020).
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Girl with a big SWORD (22.6% positive).
- Girl with a big SWORD is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Girl with a big SWORD has no Deck rating yet.
Girl with a big SWORD vs Tear and the Library of Labyrinths — FAQ
- Should I play Girl with a big SWORD or Tear and the Library of Labyrinths first?
- If you want chronology, Girl with a big SWORD (2018) came out before Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020). 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 Girl with a big SWORD and Tear and the Library of Labyrinths 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.