Choose HeroStory
Choose HeroStory if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. HeroStory launched in 2024.
HeroStory vs Žolík
HeroStory and Žolík both land in Strategy, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. HeroStory (2024) is 2 years older than Žolík (2026). HeroStory is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Žolík (0.99 USD vs. 3.51 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 Žolík
Choose Žolík if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Žolík launched in 2026.
Both HeroStory and Žolík sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 HeroStory |  Žolík | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.51 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | 类人猿Leiry | Valtrion Digital s.r.o. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- HeroStory (2024) is 2 years older than Žolík (2026).
- HeroStory is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Žolík (0.99 USD vs. 3.51 USD).
HeroStory vs Žolík — FAQ
- Should I play HeroStory or Žolík first?
- If you want chronology, HeroStory (2024) came out before Žolík (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 HeroStory and Žolík similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual 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.