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Moonscars vs Volkolak: The Will of Gods

Moonscars and Volkolak: The Will of Gods both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Moonscars (2022) is 3 years older than Volkolak: The Will of Gods (2025). Volkolak: The Will of Gods scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Moonscars (86% 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 Moonscars

Choose Moonscars if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Moonscars launched in 2022.

Choose Volkolak: The Will of Gods

Choose Volkolak: The Will of Gods if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Volkolak: The Will of Gods launched in 2025.

Both Moonscars and Volkolak: The Will of Gods sit in Action and Indie 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

Moonscars vs Volkolak: The Will of Gods — Steam metadata comparison
Moonscars — Steam game coverMoonscarsVolkolak: The Will of Gods — Steam game coverVolkolak: The Will of Gods
Released20222025
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price19.99 USD7.14 USD
Steam reviews86% positive (573 reviews)97.8% positive (92 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack MermaidVolk Team

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Moonscars vs Volkolak: The Will of Gods — FAQ

Should I play Moonscars or Volkolak: The Will of Gods first?
If you want chronology, Moonscars (2022) came out before Volkolak: The Will of Gods (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 Moonscars and Volkolak: The Will of Gods similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.