Choose Wargroove 2
Choose Wargroove 2 if you want the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Wargroove 2 launched in 2023.
Wargroove 2 vs Heroes Project
Wargroove 2 and Heroes Project 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. Wargroove 2 (2023) is 2 years older than Heroes Project (2025). Heroes Project is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Wargroove 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Heroes Project
Choose Heroes Project if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heroes Project launched in 2025.
Both Wargroove 2 and Heroes Project 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
 Wargroove 2 |  Heroes Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.9% positive (251 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Chucklefish, Robotality | Heroes Project by Robert Tamioła |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Wargroove 2 (2023) is 2 years older than Heroes Project (2025).
- Heroes Project is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Wargroove 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Wargroove 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heroes Project has no Deck rating yet.
Wargroove 2 vs Heroes Project — FAQ
- Should I play Wargroove 2 or Heroes Project first?
- If you want chronology, Wargroove 2 (2023) came out before Heroes Project (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 Wargroove 2 and Heroes Project 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.
- Do both Wargroove 2 and Heroes Project have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wargroove 2 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Heroes Project ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Wargroove 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wargroove 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Heroes Project doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.