Choose Mercenaries Blaze
Choose Mercenaries Blaze if you want a RPG experience. Mercenaries Blaze launched in 2021.
Mercenaries Blaze vs Howl
Mercenaries Blaze and Howl both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Mercenaries Blaze (2021) is 2 years older than Howl (2023). Howl scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Mercenaries Blaze (69.2% 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 Howl
Choose Howl if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Howl launched in 2023.
Both Mercenaries Blaze and Howl sit in Strategy 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
 Mercenaries Blaze |  Howl | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (214 reviews) | 97.9% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ESQUADRA,inc., RideonJapan | Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Mercenaries Blaze (2021) is 2 years older than Howl (2023).
- Howl scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Mercenaries Blaze (69.2% positive).
- Howl is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Mercenaries Blaze (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Mercenaries Blaze vs Howl — FAQ
- Should I play Mercenaries Blaze or Howl first?
- If you want chronology, Mercenaries Blaze (2021) came out before Howl (2023). 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 Mercenaries Blaze and Howl similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Mercenaries Blaze and Howl both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.