Choose Thronefall
Choose Thronefall if you want an Action and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,683 Steam reviews back the pick.
Thronefall vs Wool at the Gates
Thronefall and Wool at the Gates both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Thronefall (2024) is 2 years older than Wool at the Gates (2026). Thronefall scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Wool at the Gates (91.4% 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 Wool at the Gates
Choose Wool at the Gates if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wool at the Gates launched in 2026.
Both Thronefall and Wool at the Gates sit in Strategy 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
 Thronefall |  Wool at the Gates | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 6.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (10,683 reviews) | 91.4% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GrizzlyGames, Mythwright | Okay Creature |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Thronefall (2024) is 2 years older than Wool at the Gates (2026).
- Thronefall scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Wool at the Gates (91.4% positive).
- Wool at the Gates is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Thronefall (6.74 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Thronefall is Deck Verified, Wool at the Gates is Deck Playable.
Thronefall vs Wool at the Gates — FAQ
- Should I play Thronefall or Wool at the Gates first?
- If you want chronology, Thronefall (2024) came out before Wool at the Gates (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 Thronefall and Wool at the Gates similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.