Choose FortressCraft : Chapter 1
Choose FortressCraft : Chapter 1 if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual game with MMO. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. FortressCraft : Chapter 1 launched in 2021.
FortressCraft : Chapter 1 vs The Settlers: New Allies
FortressCraft : Chapter 1 and The Settlers: New Allies sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: FortressCraft : Chapter 1 (2021) is 3 years older than The Settlers: New Allies (2024). FortressCraft : Chapter 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than The Settlers: New Allies (48.9% positive). FortressCraft : Chapter 1 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Settlers: New Allies (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 The Settlers: New Allies
Choose The Settlers: New Allies if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Settlers: New Allies launched in 2024.
Both FortressCraft : Chapter 1 and The Settlers: New Allies ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 FortressCraft : Chapter 1 |  The Settlers: New Allies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (35 reviews) | 48.9% positive (446 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | ProjectorGames | Ubisoft Düsseldorf |
Side by side
- FortressCraft : Chapter 1 (2021) is 3 years older than The Settlers: New Allies (2024).
- FortressCraft : Chapter 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than The Settlers: New Allies (48.9% positive).
- FortressCraft : Chapter 1 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Settlers: New Allies (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
FortressCraft : Chapter 1 vs The Settlers: New Allies — FAQ
- Should I play FortressCraft : Chapter 1 or The Settlers: New Allies first?
- If you want chronology, FortressCraft : Chapter 1 (2021) came out before The Settlers: New Allies (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.
- Do both FortressCraft : Chapter 1 and The Settlers: New Allies have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: FortressCraft : Chapter 1 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Settlers: New Allies ships Online Co-op, Co-op.