Choose Ziggurat 2
Choose Ziggurat 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ziggurat 2 launched in 2021.
Ziggurat 2 vs Herald of Havoc
Ziggurat 2 and Herald of Havoc both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Ziggurat 2 (2021) is 2 years older than Herald of Havoc (2023). Herald of Havoc scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Ziggurat 2 (90.8% 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 Herald of Havoc
Choose Herald of Havoc if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.4% positive across 196 reviews.
Both Ziggurat 2 and Herald of Havoc sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Ziggurat 2 |  Herald of Havoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 6.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (922 reviews) | 96.4% positive (196 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkstone Studios | Zeldars Zone |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ziggurat 2 (2021) is 2 years older than Herald of Havoc (2023).
- Herald of Havoc scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Ziggurat 2 (90.8% positive).
- Herald of Havoc is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Ziggurat 2 (6.79 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Ziggurat 2 vs Herald of Havoc — FAQ
- Which is better, Ziggurat 2 or Herald of Havoc?
- On Steam reviews Herald of Havoc scores higher (96.4% positive) than Ziggurat 2 (90.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Herald of Havoc is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ziggurat 2 or Herald of Havoc first?
- If you want chronology, Ziggurat 2 (2021) came out before Herald of Havoc (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 Ziggurat 2 and Herald of Havoc similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.