Choose Gordian Quest
Choose Gordian Quest if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88% positive across 1,811 reviews.
Gordian Quest vs Indies' Lies
Gordian Quest and Indies' Lies both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Gordian Quest (2022) is 1 year older than Indies' Lies (2023). Gordian Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Indies' Lies (76.2% 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 Indies' Lies
Choose Indies' Lies if it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Indies' Lies launched in 2023.
Both Gordian Quest and Indies' Lies sit in Strategy 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
 Gordian Quest |  Indies' Lies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,811 reviews) | 76.2% positive (202 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mixed Realms Pte Ltd, Swag Soft Holdings Pte Ltd | Fun Square Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Gordian Quest (2022) is 1 year older than Indies' Lies (2023).
- Gordian Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Indies' Lies (76.2% positive).
- Indies' Lies is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Gordian Quest (4.49 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Gordian Quest is Deck Verified, Indies' Lies is Deck Playable.
Gordian Quest vs Indies' Lies — FAQ
- Which is better, Gordian Quest or Indies' Lies?
- On Steam reviews Gordian Quest scores higher (88% positive) than Indies' Lies (76.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gordian Quest is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Gordian Quest or Indies' Lies first?
- If you want chronology, Gordian Quest (2022) came out before Indies' Lies (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 Gordian Quest and Indies' Lies similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Indies' Lies have multiplayer like Gordian Quest?
- No. Gordian Quest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Indies' Lies is listed as single-player only.