Choose Deichgraf
Choose Deichgraf if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deichgraf launched in 2021.
Deichgraf vs Land of the Vikings
Deichgraf and Land of the Vikings 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. Deichgraf (2021) is 2 years older than Land of the Vikings (2023). Deichgraf is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Land of the Vikings (6.99 USD vs. 25.99 USD). 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 Land of the Vikings
Choose Land of the Vikings if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,115 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Deichgraf and Land of the Vikings 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
 Deichgraf |  Land of the Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 25.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 70.7% positive (1,115 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Acid Mines Software UG | Laps Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Deichgraf (2021) is 2 years older than Land of the Vikings (2023).
- Deichgraf is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Land of the Vikings (6.99 USD vs. 25.99 USD).
- Land of the Vikings is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deichgraf has no Deck rating yet.
Deichgraf vs Land of the Vikings — FAQ
- Should I play Deichgraf or Land of the Vikings first?
- If you want chronology, Deichgraf (2021) came out before Land of the Vikings (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 Deichgraf and Land of the Vikings 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.