Choose Herder
Choose Herder if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Herder launched in 2021.
Herder vs NecroFarm
Herder and NecroFarm both land in Action, 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 share Action, Strategy on Steam. Herder (2021) is 3 years older than NecroFarm (2024). NecroFarm is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Herder (2.99 USD vs. 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 NecroFarm
Choose NecroFarm if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. NecroFarm launched in 2024.
Both Herder and NecroFarm sit in Action and 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
 Herder |  NecroFarm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Porchman Games | Podigi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Herder (2021) is 3 years older than NecroFarm (2024).
- NecroFarm is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Herder (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Herder vs NecroFarm — FAQ
- Should I play Herder or NecroFarm first?
- If you want chronology, Herder (2021) came out before NecroFarm (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 Herder and NecroFarm similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.