Choose Strange Brigade
Choose Strange Brigade if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,503 Steam reviews back the pick.
Strange Brigade vs Gangs of Sherwood
Strange Brigade and Gangs of Sherwood both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Strange Brigade (2018) is 5 years older than Gangs of Sherwood (2023). Strange Brigade scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than Gangs of Sherwood (41.4% 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 Gangs of Sherwood
Choose Gangs of Sherwood if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gangs of Sherwood launched in 2023.
Both Strange Brigade and Gangs of Sherwood sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Strange Brigade |  Gangs of Sherwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (3,503 reviews) | 41.4% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rebellion | Appeal Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Strange Brigade (2018) is 5 years older than Gangs of Sherwood (2023).
- Strange Brigade scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than Gangs of Sherwood (41.4% positive).
- Gangs of Sherwood is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Strange Brigade (3.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Strange Brigade vs Gangs of Sherwood — FAQ
- Should I play Strange Brigade or Gangs of Sherwood first?
- If you want chronology, Strange Brigade (2018) came out before Gangs of Sherwood (2023). 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 Strange Brigade and Gangs of Sherwood similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Strange Brigade and Gangs of Sherwood have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Strange Brigade ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Gangs of Sherwood ships Online Co-op, Co-op.