Choose Wardens
Choose Wardens if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Wardens launched in 2022.
Wardens vs HeroStory
Wardens and HeroStory 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. Wardens (2022) is 2 years older than HeroStory (2024). HeroStory is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Wardens (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 HeroStory
Choose HeroStory if you want an Indie and Casual game with Online PvP and LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. HeroStory launched in 2024.
Both Wardens and HeroStory sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Wardens |  HeroStory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Thorian Games | 类人猿Leiry |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Wardens (2022) is 2 years older than HeroStory (2024).
- HeroStory is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Wardens (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Wardens vs HeroStory — FAQ
- Should I play Wardens or HeroStory first?
- If you want chronology, Wardens (2022) came out before HeroStory (2024). 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 Wardens and HeroStory 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.