Choose Edge of War
Choose Edge of War if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Edge of War launched in 2023.
Edge of War vs The Storyteller
Edge of War and The Storyteller both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Edge of War (2023) is 1 year older than The Storyteller (2024). The Storyteller is free; Edge of War is paid (Price unknown). 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 Storyteller
Choose The Storyteller if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Storyteller launched in 2024.
Both Edge of War and The Storyteller sit in Strategy, Adventure, and 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
 Edge of War |  The Storyteller | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 75.6% positive (45 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Action Squad Studios | Any Button Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Edge of War (2023) is 1 year older than The Storyteller (2024).
- The Storyteller is free; Edge of War is paid (Price unknown).
- The Storyteller has co-op; Edge of War does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Edge of War vs The Storyteller — FAQ
- Should I play Edge of War or The Storyteller first?
- If you want chronology, Edge of War (2023) came out before The Storyteller (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 Edge of War and The Storyteller similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Edge of War have multiplayer like The Storyteller?
- No. The Storyteller supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Edge of War is listed as single-player only.
- Is The Storyteller free?
- Yes — The Storyteller is a free-to-play Steam title. Edge of War is paid (Price unknown).