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Fantasy General vs Notoris: The Goblin War

Fantasy General and Notoris: The Goblin War both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Fantasy General (2021) is 1 year older than Notoris: The Goblin War (2022). Notoris: The Goblin War is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Fantasy General (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Fantasy General

Choose Fantasy General if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Fantasy General launched in 2021.

Choose Notoris: The Goblin War

Choose Notoris: The Goblin War if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Notoris: The Goblin War launched in 2022.

Both Fantasy General and Notoris: The Goblin War sit in Strategy 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

Fantasy General vs Notoris: The Goblin War — Steam metadata comparison
Fantasy General — Steam game coverFantasy GeneralNotoris: The Goblin War — Steam game coverNotoris: The Goblin War
Released20212022
GenresStrategyAction, Strategy
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price5.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews95.7% positive (70 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersStrategic SimulationsFlying General Games LLC

Side by side

Fantasy General vs Notoris: The Goblin War — FAQ

Should I play Fantasy General or Notoris: The Goblin War first?
If you want chronology, Fantasy General (2021) came out before Notoris: The Goblin War (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 Fantasy General and Notoris: The Goblin War similar?
They overlap on Strategy 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 Fantasy General run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Fantasy General is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Notoris: The Goblin War doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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