Choose Netherguild
Choose Netherguild if you want an Early Access experience. Netherguild launched in 2023.
Netherguild vs SpellRogue
Netherguild and SpellRogue both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Netherguild (2023) is 2 years older than SpellRogue (2025). Netherguild scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than SpellRogue (88.9% 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 SpellRogue
Choose SpellRogue if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,009 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Netherguild and SpellRogue sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Netherguild |  SpellRogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (55 reviews) | 88.9% positive (1,009 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Vinokurov | Guidelight Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Netherguild (2023) is 2 years older than SpellRogue (2025).
- Netherguild scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than SpellRogue (88.9% positive).
- SpellRogue is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Netherguild (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Netherguild is Deck Playable, SpellRogue is Deck Verified.
Netherguild vs SpellRogue — FAQ
- Should I play Netherguild or SpellRogue first?
- If you want chronology, Netherguild (2023) came out before SpellRogue (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 Netherguild and SpellRogue similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.