Choose Choice of the Viking
Choose Choice of the Viking if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Choice of the Viking launched in 2022.
Choice of the Viking vs The Ghost and the Golem
Choice of the Viking and The Ghost and the Golem both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Choice of the Viking (2022) is 2 years older than The Ghost and the Golem (2024). The Ghost and the Golem scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Choice of the Viking (58.3% 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 The Ghost and the Golem
Choose The Ghost and the Golem if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. The Ghost and the Golem launched in 2024.
Both Choice of the Viking and The Ghost and the Golem sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Choice of the Viking |  The Ghost and the Golem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) | 95.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice of Games | Choice of Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Choice of the Viking (2022) is 2 years older than The Ghost and the Golem (2024).
- The Ghost and the Golem scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Choice of the Viking (58.3% positive).
- The Ghost and the Golem is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Choice of the Viking (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Choice of the Viking vs The Ghost and the Golem — FAQ
- Should I play Choice of the Viking or The Ghost and the Golem first?
- If you want chronology, Choice of the Viking (2022) came out before The Ghost and the Golem (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 Choice of the Viking and The Ghost and the Golem similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Choice of the Viking and The Ghost and the Golem 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.