Choose CastleStorm
Choose CastleStorm if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CastleStorm launched in 2013.
CastleStorm vs ChaosTower
CastleStorm and ChaosTower both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. CastleStorm (2013) is 3 years older than ChaosTower (2016). ChaosTower is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than CastleStorm (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 ChaosTower
Choose ChaosTower if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. ChaosTower launched in 2016.
Both CastleStorm and ChaosTower sit in Action and Indie 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
 CastleStorm |  ChaosTower | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (706 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zen Studios | CashcowGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CastleStorm (2013) is 3 years older than ChaosTower (2016).
- ChaosTower is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than CastleStorm (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- CastleStorm has co-op; ChaosTower does not.
- CastleStorm is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ChaosTower has no Deck rating yet.
CastleStorm vs ChaosTower — FAQ
- Should I play CastleStorm or ChaosTower first?
- If you want chronology, CastleStorm (2013) came out before ChaosTower (2016). 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 CastleStorm and ChaosTower similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does ChaosTower have multiplayer like CastleStorm?
- No. CastleStorm supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while ChaosTower is listed as single-player only.
- Does CastleStorm run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CastleStorm is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ChaosTower doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.