Choose Gjallarhorn
Choose Gjallarhorn if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Gjallarhorn launched in 2023.
Gjallarhorn vs Akhena: Age of Evil
Gjallarhorn and Akhena: Age of Evil both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Gjallarhorn (2023) is 1 year older than Akhena: Age of Evil (2024). Akhena: Age of Evil is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Gjallarhorn (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Akhena: Age of Evil
Choose Akhena: Age of Evil if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Akhena: Age of Evil launched in 2024.
Both Gjallarhorn and Akhena: Age of Evil sit in RPG 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
 Gjallarhorn |  Akhena: Age of Evil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (20 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Horizon's End, Inc. | Tanagen South |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Gjallarhorn (2023) is 1 year older than Akhena: Age of Evil (2024).
- Akhena: Age of Evil is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Gjallarhorn (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Gjallarhorn is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Akhena: Age of Evil has no Deck rating yet.
Gjallarhorn vs Akhena: Age of Evil — FAQ
- Should I play Gjallarhorn or Akhena: Age of Evil first?
- If you want chronology, Gjallarhorn (2023) came out before Akhena: Age of Evil (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 Gjallarhorn and Akhena: Age of Evil similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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 Gjallarhorn run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gjallarhorn is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Akhena: Age of Evil doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.