Choose Viking Heroes 3
Choose Viking Heroes 3 if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Viking Heroes 3 launched in 2022.
Viking Heroes 3 vs 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box
Viking Heroes 3 and 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box both land in Strategy, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Viking Heroes 3 (2022) is 3 years older than 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box (2025). Viking Heroes 3 is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box
Choose 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box launched in 2025.
Both Viking Heroes 3 and 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box sit in Strategy, Adventure, 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
 Viking Heroes 3 |  12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alawar Casual | Zoom Out Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Viking Heroes 3 (2022) is 3 years older than 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box (2025).
- Viking Heroes 3 is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Viking Heroes 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box has no Deck rating yet.
Viking Heroes 3 vs 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box — FAQ
- Should I play Viking Heroes 3 or 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box first?
- If you want chronology, Viking Heroes 3 (2022) came out before 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box (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 Viking Heroes 3 and 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, 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.
- Does Viking Heroes 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Viking Heroes 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 12 Labours of Hercules XIX: Pandora’s Gift Box doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.