Choose Noble Fates
Choose Noble Fates if you want an Action, Strategy, and Simulation experience. 1,013 Steam reviews back the pick.
Noble Fates vs Hearthkeeper
Noble Fates and Hearthkeeper both land in Indie, RPG, Early Access 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 Indie, RPG, Early Access on Steam. Noble Fates (2021) is 3 years older than Hearthkeeper (2024). Hearthkeeper is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Noble Fates (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Hearthkeeper
Choose Hearthkeeper if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hearthkeeper launched in 2024.
Both Noble Fates and Hearthkeeper sit in Indie, RPG, and Early Access 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
 Noble Fates |  Hearthkeeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.5% positive (1,013 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Xobermon, LLC | Prancing Death Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Noble Fates (2021) is 3 years older than Hearthkeeper (2024).
- Hearthkeeper is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Noble Fates (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Noble Fates is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hearthkeeper has no Deck rating yet.
Noble Fates vs Hearthkeeper — FAQ
- Should I play Noble Fates or Hearthkeeper first?
- If you want chronology, Noble Fates (2021) came out before Hearthkeeper (2024). 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 Noble Fates and Hearthkeeper similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, Early Access 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 Noble Fates run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Noble Fates is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hearthkeeper doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.