Choose Gjallarhorn
Choose Gjallarhorn if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Gjallarhorn launched in 2023.
Gjallarhorn vs Blood Sword
Gjallarhorn and Blood Sword 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 3 years older than Blood Sword (2026). Gjallarhorn is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blood Sword has no Deck rating yet. 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 Blood Sword
Choose Blood Sword if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blood Sword launched in 2026.
Both Gjallarhorn and Blood Sword 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 |  Blood Sword | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (20 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Horizon's End, Inc. | Prime Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Gjallarhorn (2023) is 3 years older than Blood Sword (2026).
- Gjallarhorn is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blood Sword has no Deck rating yet.
Gjallarhorn vs Blood Sword — FAQ
- Should I play Gjallarhorn or Blood Sword first?
- If you want chronology, Gjallarhorn (2023) came out before Blood Sword (2026). 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 Blood Sword 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. Blood Sword doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.