Choose Cobalt Core
Choose Cobalt Core if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 3,263 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cobalt Core vs Conjurers
Cobalt Core and Conjurers both land in Strategy, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Cobalt Core (2023) is 3 years older than Conjurers (2026). Both are Deck Verified. 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 Conjurers
Choose Conjurers if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Conjurers launched in 2026.
Both Cobalt Core and Conjurers sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Cobalt Core |  Conjurers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (3,263 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Rocket Rat Games | Carl Treadway |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Cobalt Core (2023) is 3 years older than Conjurers (2026).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Cobalt Core vs Conjurers — FAQ
- Should I play Cobalt Core or Conjurers first?
- If you want chronology, Cobalt Core (2023) came out before Conjurers (2026). 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 Cobalt Core and Conjurers similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Cobalt Core have multiplayer like Conjurers?
- No. Conjurers supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Cobalt Core is listed as single-player only.
- Do Cobalt Core and Conjurers 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.