Choose Tavernacle!
Choose Tavernacle! if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tavernacle! launched in 2023.
Tavernacle! vs Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
Tavernacle! and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Tavernacle! (2023) is 2 years older than Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (2025). Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Tavernacle! (55.6% 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 Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
Choose Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,302 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Tavernacle! and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Tavernacle! |  Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.6% positive (27 reviews) | 74.2% positive (2,302 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Dama Dama Games | Robot Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Tavernacle! (2023) is 2 years older than Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (2025).
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Tavernacle! (55.6% positive).
- Tavernacle! is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (11.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Tavernacle! is Deck Verified, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is Deck Playable.
Tavernacle! vs Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap — FAQ
- Should I play Tavernacle! or Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap first?
- If you want chronology, Tavernacle! (2023) came out before Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (2025). 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 Tavernacle! and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.
- Do both Tavernacle! and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Tavernacle! ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap ships Online Co-op, Co-op.