Choose Fantasy General II
Choose Fantasy General II if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Fantasy General II launched in 2019.
Fantasy General II vs Shields of Loyalty
Fantasy General II and Shields of Loyalty both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Fantasy General II (2019) is 6 years older than Shields of Loyalty (2025). Fantasy General II scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Shields of Loyalty (80% 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 Shields of Loyalty
Choose Shields of Loyalty if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shields of Loyalty launched in 2025.
Both Fantasy General II and Shields of Loyalty sit in Strategy 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
 Fantasy General II |  Shields of Loyalty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (538 reviews) | 80% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Owned by Gravity | Mosaic Mask Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Fantasy General II (2019) is 6 years older than Shields of Loyalty (2025).
- Fantasy General II scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Shields of Loyalty (80% positive).
- Shields of Loyalty is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Fantasy General II (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Fantasy General II is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Shields of Loyalty has no Deck rating yet.
Fantasy General II vs Shields of Loyalty — FAQ
- Should I play Fantasy General II or Shields of Loyalty first?
- If you want chronology, Fantasy General II (2019) came out before Shields of Loyalty (2025). 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 Fantasy General II and Shields of Loyalty similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Shields of Loyalty have multiplayer like Fantasy General II?
- No. Fantasy General II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Shields of Loyalty is listed as single-player only.