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Guild Wars® Reforged vs Venator Universe

Guild Wars® Reforged and Venator Universe both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Venator Universe (2024) is 1 year older than Guild Wars® Reforged (2025). Guild Wars® Reforged scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Venator Universe (76.9% 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 Guild Wars® Reforged

Choose Guild Wars® Reforged if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,157 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Venator Universe

Choose Venator Universe if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Venator Universe launched in 2024.

Both Guild Wars® Reforged and Venator Universe sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online 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

Guild Wars® Reforged vs Venator Universe — Steam metadata comparison
Guild Wars® Reforged — Steam game coverGuild Wars® ReforgedVenator Universe — Steam game coverVenator Universe
Released20252024
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews88% positive (2,157 reviews)76.9% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersArenaNet®Fullset Gaming

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Guild Wars® Reforged vs Venator Universe — FAQ

Should I play Guild Wars® Reforged or Venator Universe first?
If you want chronology, Venator Universe (2024) came out before Guild Wars® Reforged (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 Guild Wars® Reforged and Venator Universe similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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.
Do both Guild Wars® Reforged and Venator Universe have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Guild Wars® Reforged ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Venator Universe ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Guild Wars® Reforged run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Guild Wars® Reforged is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Venator Universe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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