Choose First Dwarf
Choose First Dwarf if you want an Indie and Early Access game with HDR available. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. First Dwarf launched in 2024.
First Dwarf vs Outward 2
First Dwarf and Outward 2 both land in Action, Adventure, 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 share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. First Dwarf (2024) is 2 years older than Outward 2 (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Outward 2
Choose Outward 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Outward 2 launched in 2026.
Both First Dwarf and Outward 2 sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, 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
 First Dwarf |  Outward 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.24 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 77.5% positive (151 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Star Drifters | Nine Dots Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- First Dwarf (2024) is 2 years older than Outward 2 (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- First Dwarf is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Outward 2 has no Deck rating yet.
First Dwarf vs Outward 2 — FAQ
- Should I play First Dwarf or Outward 2 first?
- If you want chronology, First Dwarf (2024) came out before Outward 2 (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 First Dwarf and Outward 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Do both First Dwarf and Outward 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: First Dwarf ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Outward 2 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does First Dwarf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — First Dwarf is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Outward 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.