Choose Grim Dawn
Choose Grim Dawn if you want an Adventure game with LAN Co-op. 39,041 Steam reviews back the pick.
Grim Dawn vs Powerlust
Grim Dawn and Powerlust both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Grim Dawn (2016) is 9 years older than Powerlust (2025). Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Powerlust (69.2% 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 Powerlust
Choose Powerlust if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Powerlust launched in 2025.
Both Grim Dawn and Powerlust sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online 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
 Grim Dawn |  Powerlust | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (39,041 reviews) | 69.2% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Crate Entertainment | Bart Mamzer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Grim Dawn (2016) is 9 years older than Powerlust (2025).
- Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Powerlust (69.2% positive).
- Powerlust is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Grim Dawn (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Grim Dawn vs Powerlust — FAQ
- Should I play Grim Dawn or Powerlust first?
- If you want chronology, Grim Dawn (2016) came out before Powerlust (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 Grim Dawn and Powerlust similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Grim Dawn and Powerlust have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Grim Dawn ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Powerlust ships Online Co-op, Co-op.