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Hardland vs Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery

Hardland and Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Hardland (2019) is 4 years older than Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery (2023). Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Hardland (67.7% 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 Hardland

Choose Hardland if you want an Indie experience. Hardland launched in 2019.

Choose Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery

Choose Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 147 reviews.

Both Hardland and Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery sit in 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.

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Hardland vs Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery — Steam metadata comparison
Hardland — Steam game coverHardlandBasements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery — Steam game coverBasements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery
Released20192023
GenresIndie, AdventureAdventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Verified
Price24.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews67.7% positive (387 reviews)91.2% positive (147 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMountain SheepeNVy softworks

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Hardland vs Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery — FAQ

Which is better, Hardland or Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery?
On Steam reviews Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery scores higher (91.2% positive) than Hardland (67.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Hardland or Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery first?
If you want chronology, Hardland (2019) came out before Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery (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 Hardland and Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery similar?
They overlap on 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.
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