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Relapse vs Argonauts Path

Relapse and Argonauts Path 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. Relapse (2022) is 2 years older than Argonauts Path (2024). Relapse is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Argonauts Path (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Relapse

Choose Relapse if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Relapse launched in 2022.

Choose Argonauts Path

Choose Argonauts Path if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. Argonauts Path launched in 2024.

Both Relapse and Argonauts Path 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

Relapse vs Argonauts Path — Steam metadata comparison
Relapse — Steam game coverRelapseArgonauts Path — Steam game coverArgonauts Path
Released20222024
GenresStrategyStrategy, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price3.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews96.2% positive (106 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersValklabsLittlePaladinGames

Side by side

Relapse vs Argonauts Path — FAQ

Should I play Relapse or Argonauts Path first?
If you want chronology, Relapse (2022) came out before Argonauts Path (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 Relapse and Argonauts Path 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 Relapse run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Relapse is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Argonauts Path doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Relapse vs Argonauts Path — Verdict (2026) · imho.run