Choose Automon
Choose Automon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Automon launched in 2022.
Automon vs Castle Warriors
Automon and Castle Warriors 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. Automon (2022) is 1 year older than Castle Warriors (2023). Automon scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Castle Warriors (72.5% 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 Castle Warriors
Choose Castle Warriors if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Castle Warriors launched in 2023.
Both Automon and Castle Warriors 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
 Automon |  Castle Warriors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (145 reviews) | 72.5% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gral | Cluck Games, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Automon (2022) is 1 year older than Castle Warriors (2023).
- Automon scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than Castle Warriors (72.5% positive).
- Castle Warriors is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Automon (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Castle Warriors is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Automon has no Deck rating yet.
Automon vs Castle Warriors — FAQ
- Should I play Automon or Castle Warriors first?
- If you want chronology, Automon (2022) came out before Castle Warriors (2023). 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 Automon and Castle Warriors 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.