Choose AntharioN
Choose AntharioN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. AntharioN launched in 2015.
AntharioN vs Balrum
AntharioN and Balrum both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. AntharioN (2015) is 1 year older than Balrum (2016). Balrum scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than AntharioN (62.1% 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 Balrum
Choose Balrum if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.7% positive across 433 reviews.
Both AntharioN and Balrum sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 AntharioN |  Balrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.1% positive (116 reviews) | 76.7% positive (433 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orphic Software | Balcony Softworks |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- AntharioN (2015) is 1 year older than Balrum (2016).
- Balrum scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than AntharioN (62.1% positive).
- Balrum is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than AntharioN (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Balrum is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; AntharioN has no Deck rating yet.
AntharioN vs Balrum — FAQ
- Which is better, AntharioN or Balrum?
- On Steam reviews Balrum scores higher (76.7% positive) than AntharioN (62.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Balrum is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play AntharioN or Balrum first?
- If you want chronology, AntharioN (2015) came out before Balrum (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 AntharioN and Balrum similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.