Choose Backpack Hero
Choose Backpack Hero if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. 4,035 Steam reviews back the pick.
Backpack Hero vs Bella Wants Blood
Backpack Hero and Bella Wants Blood both land in Strategy, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Backpack Hero (2023) is 1 year older than Bella Wants Blood (2024). Bella Wants Blood scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Backpack Hero (87.6% 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 Bella Wants Blood
Choose Bella Wants Blood if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bella Wants Blood launched in 2024.
Both Backpack Hero and Bella Wants Blood sit in Strategy and Casual 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
 Backpack Hero |  Bella Wants Blood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (4,035 reviews) | 97.8% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jaspel | Sonderland |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Backpack Hero (2023) is 1 year older than Bella Wants Blood (2024).
- Bella Wants Blood scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Backpack Hero (87.6% positive).
- Bella Wants Blood is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Backpack Hero (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Backpack Hero vs Bella Wants Blood — FAQ
- Should I play Backpack Hero or Bella Wants Blood first?
- If you want chronology, Backpack Hero (2023) came out before Bella Wants Blood (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 Backpack Hero and Bella Wants Blood similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual 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 Backpack Hero and Bella Wants Blood both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.