Choose SolForge
Choose SolForge if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SolForge launched in 2016.
SolForge vs Goblins and Gunslingers
SolForge and Goblins and Gunslingers both land in Strategy, RPG, Free To Play 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, RPG, Free To Play on Steam. SolForge (2016) is 10 years older than Goblins and Gunslingers (2026). Goblins and Gunslingers is free; SolForge is paid (Price unknown). 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 Goblins and Gunslingers
Choose Goblins and Gunslingers if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access game with Steam Turn Notifications, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Goblins and Gunslingers launched in 2026.
Both SolForge and Goblins and Gunslingers sit in Strategy, RPG, and Free To Play on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 SolForge |  Goblins and Gunslingers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG, Free To Play, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 60.8% positive (51 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Stone Blade Entertainment | Tyler Johnson |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG, Free To Play on Steam.
- SolForge (2016) is 10 years older than Goblins and Gunslingers (2026).
- Goblins and Gunslingers is free; SolForge is paid (Price unknown).
SolForge vs Goblins and Gunslingers — FAQ
- Should I play SolForge or Goblins and Gunslingers first?
- If you want chronology, SolForge (2016) came out before Goblins and Gunslingers (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 SolForge and Goblins and Gunslingers similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG, Free To Play 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.
- Is Goblins and Gunslingers free?
- Yes — Goblins and Gunslingers is a free-to-play Steam title. SolForge is paid (Price unknown).