Choose Runeroots TD
Choose Runeroots TD if you want a Casual game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. Runeroots TD launched in 2024.
Runeroots TD vs Deck of Haunts
Runeroots TD and Deck of Haunts 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. Runeroots TD (2024) is 1 year older than Deck of Haunts (2025). Deck of Haunts scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Runeroots TD (86.4% 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 Deck of Haunts
Choose Deck of Haunts if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deck of Haunts launched in 2025.
Both Runeroots TD and Deck of Haunts sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (86.4% vs 88.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Runeroots TD |  Deck of Haunts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (22 reviews) | 88.2% positive (723 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ACEP Games | Mantis |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Runeroots TD (2024) is 1 year older than Deck of Haunts (2025).
- Deck of Haunts scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Runeroots TD (86.4% positive).
- Deck of Haunts is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than Runeroots TD (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Runeroots TD is Deck Playable, Deck of Haunts is Deck Verified.
Runeroots TD vs Deck of Haunts — FAQ
- Should I play Runeroots TD or Deck of Haunts first?
- If you want chronology, Runeroots TD (2024) came out before Deck of Haunts (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 Runeroots TD and Deck of Haunts 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.