Choose BadLads
Choose BadLads if you want an Action, Massively Multiplayer, and Early Access game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. BadLads launched in 2020.
BadLads vs 匠人物语Craftsman story
BadLads and 匠人物语Craftsman story 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. BadLads (2020) is 1 year older than 匠人物语Craftsman story (2021). BadLads has co-op; 匠人物语Craftsman story does not. 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 匠人物语Craftsman story
Choose 匠人物语Craftsman story if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 匠人物语Craftsman story launched in 2021.
Both BadLads and 匠人物语Craftsman story 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
 BadLads |  匠人物语Craftsman story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.7% positive (99 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS | CLOCK IN DREAM |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BadLads (2020) is 1 year older than 匠人物语Craftsman story (2021).
- BadLads has co-op; 匠人物语Craftsman story does not.
BadLads vs 匠人物语Craftsman story — FAQ
- Should I play BadLads or 匠人物语Craftsman story first?
- If you want chronology, BadLads (2020) came out before 匠人物语Craftsman story (2021). 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 BadLads and 匠人物语Craftsman story 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.
- Does 匠人物语Craftsman story have multiplayer like BadLads?
- No. BadLads supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while 匠人物语Craftsman story is listed as single-player only.