Choose Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Choose Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,313 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning vs God of War
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning and God of War both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (2020) is 2 years older than God of War (2022). God of War scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (79% 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 God of War
Choose God of War if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.6% positive across 58,850 reviews.
Both Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning and God of War sit in Action 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
 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning |  God of War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79% positive (4,313 reviews) | 96.6% positive (58,850 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KAIKO, Big Huge Games, 38 Studios | Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (2020) is 2 years older than God of War (2022).
- God of War scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (79% positive).
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than God of War (39.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning vs God of War — FAQ
- Which is better, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning or God of War?
- On Steam reviews God of War scores higher (96.6% positive) than Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (79% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, God of War is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning or God of War first?
- If you want chronology, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (2020) came out before God of War (2022). 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 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning and God of War similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning and God of War 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.