Choose Grim Dawn
Choose Grim Dawn if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 39,041 reviews.
Grim Dawn vs RAIDBORN
Grim Dawn and RAIDBORN both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Grim Dawn (2016) is 10 years older than RAIDBORN (2026). Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than RAIDBORN (68.3% 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 RAIDBORN
Choose RAIDBORN if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RAIDBORN launched in 2026.
Both Grim Dawn and RAIDBORN sit in Action, Adventure, 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
 Grim Dawn |  RAIDBORN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (39,041 reviews) | 68.3% positive (461 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crate Entertainment | Phodex Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Grim Dawn (2016) is 10 years older than RAIDBORN (2026).
- Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than RAIDBORN (68.3% positive).
- RAIDBORN is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Grim Dawn (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Grim Dawn has co-op; RAIDBORN does not.
- Steam Deck: Grim Dawn is Deck Playable, RAIDBORN is Deck Verified.
Grim Dawn vs RAIDBORN — FAQ
- Which is better, Grim Dawn or RAIDBORN?
- On Steam reviews Grim Dawn scores higher (95.1% positive) than RAIDBORN (68.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Grim Dawn is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Grim Dawn or RAIDBORN first?
- If you want chronology, Grim Dawn (2016) came out before RAIDBORN (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 Grim Dawn and RAIDBORN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Does RAIDBORN have multiplayer like Grim Dawn?
- No. Grim Dawn supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while RAIDBORN is listed as single-player only.