Choose Kromlech
Choose Kromlech if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. Kromlech launched in 2026.
Kromlech vs Heretical
Kromlech and Heretical 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. Heretical (2024) is 2 years older than Kromlech (2026). Heretical scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Kromlech (65.9% 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 Heretical
Choose Heretical if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heretical launched in 2024.
Both Kromlech and Heretical 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
 Kromlech |  Heretical | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (44 reviews) | 86.3% positive (502 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Perun Creative | Three Swords Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Heretical (2024) is 2 years older than Kromlech (2026).
- Heretical scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Kromlech (65.9% positive).
- Heretical is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kromlech (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Kromlech is Deck Unsupported, Heretical is Deck Playable.
Kromlech vs Heretical — FAQ
- Should I play Kromlech or Heretical first?
- If you want chronology, Heretical (2024) came out before Kromlech (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 Kromlech and Heretical 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.