Choose Sunderfolk
Choose Sunderfolk if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,375 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sunderfolk vs Reel Tactics
Sunderfolk and Reel Tactics both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Sunderfolk (2025) is 1 year older than Reel Tactics (2026). Sunderfolk has co-op; Reel Tactics does not. 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 Reel Tactics
Choose Reel Tactics if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Reel Tactics launched in 2026.
Both Sunderfolk and Reel Tactics sit in Strategy 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
 Sunderfolk |  Reel Tactics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (1,375 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Secret Door | ANIY Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Sunderfolk (2025) is 1 year older than Reel Tactics (2026).
- Sunderfolk has co-op; Reel Tactics does not.
- Sunderfolk is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Reel Tactics has no Deck rating yet.
Sunderfolk vs Reel Tactics — FAQ
- Should I play Sunderfolk or Reel Tactics first?
- If you want chronology, Sunderfolk (2025) came out before Reel Tactics (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 Sunderfolk and Reel Tactics similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Reel Tactics have multiplayer like Sunderfolk?
- No. Sunderfolk supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Reel Tactics is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sunderfolk run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sunderfolk is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Reel Tactics doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.