Choose HeroStory
Choose HeroStory if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. HeroStory launched in 2024.
HeroStory vs Cultist
HeroStory and Cultist both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. HeroStory (2024) is 2 years older than Cultist (2026). Cultist is free; HeroStory is paid (0.99 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 Cultist
Choose Cultist if you want a Simulation and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cultist launched in 2026.
Both HeroStory and Cultist sit in Strategy, Indie, 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 |  Cultist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | 类人猿Leiry | Stagman |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- HeroStory (2024) is 2 years older than Cultist (2026).
- Cultist is free; HeroStory is paid (0.99 USD).
HeroStory vs Cultist — FAQ
- Should I play HeroStory or Cultist first?
- If you want chronology, HeroStory (2024) came out before Cultist (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 Cultist similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Is Cultist free?
- Yes — Cultist is a free-to-play Steam title. HeroStory is paid (0.99 USD).