Choose Netherguild
Choose Netherguild if you want a RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. Netherguild launched in 2023.
Netherguild vs Towers of Scale
Netherguild and Towers of Scale both land in Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Netherguild (2023) is 3 years older than Towers of Scale (2026). Towers of Scale scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Netherguild (94.5% 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 Towers of Scale
Choose Towers of Scale if you want the Color Alternatives and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Towers of Scale launched in 2026.
Both Netherguild and Towers of Scale sit in Strategy, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime, 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 |  Towers of Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (55 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Vinokurov | Makiki |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Netherguild (2023) is 3 years older than Towers of Scale (2026).
- Towers of Scale scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Netherguild (94.5% positive).
- Towers of Scale is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Netherguild (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Netherguild is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Towers of Scale has no Deck rating yet.
Netherguild vs Towers of Scale — FAQ
- Should I play Netherguild or Towers of Scale first?
- If you want chronology, Netherguild (2023) came out before Towers of Scale (2026). 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 Towers of Scale similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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.
- Does Netherguild run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Netherguild is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Towers of Scale doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.