Choose UNHERD
Choose UNHERD if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. UNHERD launched in 2021.
UNHERD vs Orphans
UNHERD and Orphans both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. UNHERD (2021) is 4 years older than Orphans (2025). UNHERD is free; Orphans is paid (16.99 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 Orphans
Choose Orphans if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Orphans launched in 2025.
Both UNHERD and Orphans sit in 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
 UNHERD |  Orphans | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Happimal | Infinity Gears Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- UNHERD (2021) is 4 years older than Orphans (2025).
- UNHERD is free; Orphans is paid (16.99 USD).
UNHERD vs Orphans — FAQ
- Should I play UNHERD or Orphans first?
- If you want chronology, UNHERD (2021) came out before Orphans (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 UNHERD and Orphans similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is UNHERD free?
- Yes — UNHERD is a free-to-play Steam title. Orphans is paid (16.99 USD).