Choose The Hero We Need
Choose The Hero We Need if you want an Indie and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Hero We Need launched in 2024.
The Hero We Need vs Artisan TD
The Hero We Need and Artisan TD 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. Both released in 2024. The Hero We Need scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Artisan TD (72.3% 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 Artisan TD
Choose Artisan TD if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Artisan TD launched in 2024.
Both The Hero We Need and Artisan TD 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
 The Hero We Need |  Artisan TD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) | 72.3% positive (480 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VoDoo Studios | 4rtisans |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- The Hero We Need scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Artisan TD (72.3% positive).
- The Hero We Need is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Artisan TD (8.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Artisan TD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Hero We Need has no Deck rating yet.
The Hero We Need vs Artisan TD — FAQ
- Are The Hero We Need and Artisan TD 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.