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 has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 39,041 Steam reviews back the pick.
Grim Dawn vs Blade&Sword
Grim Dawn and Blade&Sword 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 6 years older than Blade&Sword (2022). Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Blade&Sword (84.2% 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 Blade&Sword
Choose Blade&Sword if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blade&Sword launched in 2022.
Both Grim Dawn and Blade&Sword 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 |  Blade&Sword | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (39,041 reviews) | 84.2% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crate Entertainment | Beijing Pixel Software Technology Joint-Stock Co.,Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Grim Dawn (2016) is 6 years older than Blade&Sword (2022).
- Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Blade&Sword (84.2% positive).
- Blade&Sword is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Grim Dawn (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Grim Dawn has co-op; Blade&Sword does not.
- Steam Deck: Grim Dawn is Deck Playable, Blade&Sword is Deck Unsupported.
Grim Dawn vs Blade&Sword — FAQ
- Should I play Grim Dawn or Blade&Sword first?
- If you want chronology, Grim Dawn (2016) came out before Blade&Sword (2022). 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 Blade&Sword 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 Blade&Sword have multiplayer like Grim Dawn?
- No. Grim Dawn supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Blade&Sword is listed as single-player only.