Choose Gjallarhorn
Choose Gjallarhorn if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Gjallarhorn launched in 2023.
Gjallarhorn vs Chronicles of Veldoria
Gjallarhorn and Chronicles of Veldoria 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 2 years older than Chronicles of Veldoria (2025). Chronicles of Veldoria is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Gjallarhorn (7.99 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 Chronicles of Veldoria
Choose Chronicles of Veldoria if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chronicles of Veldoria launched in 2025.
Both Gjallarhorn and Chronicles of Veldoria 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 |  Chronicles of Veldoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (20 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Horizon's End, Inc. | Next Level Gaming |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Gjallarhorn (2023) is 2 years older than Chronicles of Veldoria (2025).
- Chronicles of Veldoria is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Gjallarhorn (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Gjallarhorn is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Chronicles of Veldoria has no Deck rating yet.
Gjallarhorn vs Chronicles of Veldoria — FAQ
- Should I play Gjallarhorn or Chronicles of Veldoria first?
- If you want chronology, Gjallarhorn (2023) came out before Chronicles of Veldoria (2025). 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 Chronicles of Veldoria 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. Chronicles of Veldoria doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.