Also, it astounds me how much better this game is than reluctant archon, with a rather similar setting. The writing has always been good with this dev, sad that others don't hold anywhere close to same standard.
I don't think they are that similar. Specially, the MC behaves very differently. Rebirth MC would be totally lost if it weren't for Sharon. Reluctant Archon MC is already OP from the very beginning of the story. This is a huge difference.
I do like Reluctant Archon a lot, however the main problem I find with it is precisely MC is too OP. So far it is not very clear why he just wont force everybody to his will and get over with it. I did ask Dev this question and while he wrote the answer he told me it was a spoiler so I did not read it.
On Rebirth, however, you get the feeling that you if screw up, you die. Even Sharon makes it clear that she herself, being older and more powerful, needs to be cautious as vamps/bounty hunters/the sun or other creatures of the dark can destroy you both without blinking. When things are like this, everything becomes more complex.
I think both stories can be really really good, but my preference should be obvious, as I am supporting Rebirth and not supporting Reluctant Archon.