Choose Taur
Choose Taur if you want an Action and Indie experience. 1,193 Steam reviews back the pick.
Taur vs Jarred Defense
Taur and Jarred Defense 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. Taur (2020) is 6 years older than Jarred Defense (2026). Jarred Defense scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Taur (78% 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 Jarred Defense
Choose Jarred Defense if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jarred Defense launched in 2026.
Both Taur and Jarred Defense 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
 Taur |  Jarred Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive (1,193 reviews) | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Echo Entertainment | Jarred Cat Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Taur (2020) is 6 years older than Jarred Defense (2026).
- Jarred Defense scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Taur (78% positive).
- Jarred Defense is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Taur (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Taur is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Jarred Defense has no Deck rating yet.
Taur vs Jarred Defense — FAQ
- Should I play Taur or Jarred Defense first?
- If you want chronology, Taur (2020) came out before Jarred Defense (2026). 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 Taur and Jarred Defense 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.
- Does Taur run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Taur is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Jarred Defense doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.