Choose Archipelago
Choose Archipelago if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Archipelago launched in 2022.
Archipelago vs Defense of the Dauntless
Archipelago and Defense of the Dauntless 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. Archipelago (2022) is 2 years older than Defense of the Dauntless (2024). Defense of the Dauntless scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Archipelago (75% positive). 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 Defense of the Dauntless
Choose Defense of the Dauntless if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Defense of the Dauntless launched in 2024.
Both Archipelago and Defense of the Dauntless 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
 Archipelago |  Defense of the Dauntless | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (32 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Isaac Lee | THREESIDED POLYGON |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Archipelago (2022) is 2 years older than Defense of the Dauntless (2024).
- Defense of the Dauntless scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Archipelago (75% positive).
- Archipelago is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Defense of the Dauntless (4.99 USD vs. 8.00 USD).
- Archipelago is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Defense of the Dauntless has no Deck rating yet.
Archipelago vs Defense of the Dauntless — FAQ
- Should I play Archipelago or Defense of the Dauntless first?
- If you want chronology, Archipelago (2022) came out before Defense of the Dauntless (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 Archipelago and Defense of the Dauntless 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 Archipelago run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Archipelago is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Defense of the Dauntless doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.