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Dragon's Hoard vs Grudge

Dragon's Hoard and Grudge both land in Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Dragon's Hoard (2023) is 1 year older than Grudge (2024). Grudge is free; Dragon's Hoard is paid (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 Dragon's Hoard

Choose Dragon's Hoard if you want an Action experience. Dragon's Hoard launched in 2023.

Choose Grudge

Choose Grudge if you want a Strategy, Free To Play, and Early Access game with MMO, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Grudge launched in 2024.

Both Dragon's Hoard and Grudge sit in Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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

Dragon's Hoard vs Grudge — Steam metadata comparison
Dragon's Hoard — Steam game coverDragon's HoardGrudge — Steam game coverGrudge
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price4.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews8 reviews68.4% positive (19 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersKregGrudge Studio

Side by side

Dragon's Hoard vs Grudge — FAQ

Should I play Dragon's Hoard or Grudge first?
If you want chronology, Dragon's Hoard (2023) came out before Grudge (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 Dragon's Hoard and Grudge similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Dragon's Hoard and Grudge have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dragon's Hoard ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Grudge ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Grudge free?
Yes — Grudge is a free-to-play Steam title. Dragon's Hoard is paid (4.99 USD).
Dragon's Hoard vs Grudge — Verdict (2026) · imho.run