Choose Pirates Outlaws
Choose Pirates Outlaws if you want a Casual experience. Pirates Outlaws launched in 2020.
Pirates Outlaws vs Deathless. The Hero Quest
Pirates Outlaws and Deathless. The Hero Quest both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Pirates Outlaws (2020) is 4 years older than Deathless. The Hero Quest (2024). Deathless. The Hero Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (83.9% positive) than Pirates Outlaws (78.3% 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 Deathless. The Hero Quest
Choose Deathless. The Hero Quest if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.9% positive across 124 reviews.
Both Pirates Outlaws and Deathless. The Hero Quest sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Pirates Outlaws |  Deathless. The Hero Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 13.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (295 reviews) | 83.9% positive (124 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fabled Game | 1C Game Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pirates Outlaws (2020) is 4 years older than Deathless. The Hero Quest (2024).
- Deathless. The Hero Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (83.9% positive) than Pirates Outlaws (78.3% positive).
- Deathless. The Hero Quest is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Pirates Outlaws (13.74 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Pirates Outlaws vs Deathless. The Hero Quest — FAQ
- Which is better, Pirates Outlaws or Deathless. The Hero Quest?
- On Steam reviews Deathless. The Hero Quest scores higher (83.9% positive) than Pirates Outlaws (78.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Deathless. The Hero 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 Pirates Outlaws or Deathless. The Hero Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Pirates Outlaws (2020) came out before Deathless. The Hero Quest (2024). 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 Pirates Outlaws and Deathless. The Hero Quest similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 Pirates Outlaws and Deathless. The Hero Quest 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.