Choose The Key of Rednow
Choose The Key of Rednow if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Key of Rednow launched in 2021.
The Key of Rednow vs The Oathkeeper
The Key of Rednow and The Oathkeeper 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. The Key of Rednow (2021) is 1 year older than The Oathkeeper (2022). The Key of Rednow is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Oathkeeper (2.50 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Oathkeeper
Choose The Oathkeeper if you want an Indie experience. The Oathkeeper launched in 2022.
Both The Key of Rednow and The Oathkeeper 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
 The Key of Rednow |  The Oathkeeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.50 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | G-G-Games, G. Gambrel | Anima Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Key of Rednow (2021) is 1 year older than The Oathkeeper (2022).
- The Key of Rednow is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Oathkeeper (2.50 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The Key of Rednow vs The Oathkeeper — FAQ
- Should I play The Key of Rednow or The Oathkeeper first?
- If you want chronology, The Key of Rednow (2021) came out before The Oathkeeper (2022). 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 The Key of Rednow and The Oathkeeper 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.