Choose STHELL
Choose STHELL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. STHELL launched in 2022.
STHELL vs Iron Onslaught
STHELL and Iron Onslaught both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. STHELL (2022) is 3 years older than Iron Onslaught (2025). Iron Onslaught is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than STHELL (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Iron Onslaught
Choose Iron Onslaught if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Iron Onslaught launched in 2025.
Both STHELL and Iron Onslaught sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 STHELL |  Iron Onslaught | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (49 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CC ARTS | Saudade Software |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- STHELL (2022) is 3 years older than Iron Onslaught (2025).
- Iron Onslaught is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than STHELL (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
STHELL vs Iron Onslaught — FAQ
- Should I play STHELL or Iron Onslaught first?
- If you want chronology, STHELL (2022) came out before Iron Onslaught (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 STHELL and Iron Onslaught similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.