Choose The Flock
Choose The Flock if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. The Flock launched in 2015.
The Flock vs Butcher of the North
The Flock and Butcher of the North 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. The Flock (2015) is 10 years older than Butcher of the North (2025). Butcher of the North scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than The Flock (35.6% 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 Butcher of the North
Choose Butcher of the North if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Butcher of the North launched in 2025.
Both The Flock and Butcher of the North 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
 The Flock |  Butcher of the North | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 35.6% positive (87 reviews) | 85.3% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vogelsap | Admia |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Flock (2015) is 10 years older than Butcher of the North (2025).
- Butcher of the North scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than The Flock (35.6% positive).
- Butcher of the North is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than The Flock (2.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
The Flock vs Butcher of the North — FAQ
- Should I play The Flock or Butcher of the North first?
- If you want chronology, The Flock (2015) came out before Butcher of the North (2025). 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 The Flock and Butcher of the North 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 Butcher of the North have multiplayer like The Flock?
- No. The Flock supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Butcher of the North is listed as single-player only.