Choose R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
Choose R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War launched in 2012.
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War vs Warhammer: Chaosbane
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War and Warhammer: Chaosbane both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (2012) is 7 years older than Warhammer: Chaosbane (2019). Warhammer: Chaosbane scores higher on Steam reviews (61.3% positive) than R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (53.4% 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 Warhammer: Chaosbane
Choose Warhammer: Chaosbane if you want an Adventure game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 61.3% positive across 1,611 reviews.
Both R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War and Warhammer: Chaosbane sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen 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
 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War |  Warhammer: Chaosbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (176 reviews) | 61.3% positive (1,611 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Wizarbox | Eko Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (2012) is 7 years older than Warhammer: Chaosbane (2019).
- Warhammer: Chaosbane scores higher on Steam reviews (61.3% positive) than R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (53.4% positive).
- R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Warhammer: Chaosbane (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War vs Warhammer: Chaosbane — FAQ
- Which is better, R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War or Warhammer: Chaosbane?
- On Steam reviews Warhammer: Chaosbane scores higher (61.3% positive) than R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (53.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Warhammer: Chaosbane is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War or Warhammer: Chaosbane first?
- If you want chronology, R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War (2012) came out before Warhammer: Chaosbane (2019). 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 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War and Warhammer: Chaosbane similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 both R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War and Warhammer: Chaosbane have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Warhammer: Chaosbane ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.