Choose Deadlock II: Shrine Wars
Choose Deadlock II: Shrine Wars if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deadlock II: Shrine Wars launched in 2014.
Deadlock II: Shrine Wars vs EARTHLOCK
Deadlock II: Shrine Wars and EARTHLOCK both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Deadlock II: Shrine Wars (2014) is 4 years older than EARTHLOCK (2018). EARTHLOCK scores higher on Steam reviews (80.3% positive) than Deadlock II: Shrine Wars (67.4% 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 EARTHLOCK
Choose EARTHLOCK if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. EARTHLOCK launched in 2018.
Both Deadlock II: Shrine Wars and EARTHLOCK sit in Strategy 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
 Deadlock II: Shrine Wars |  EARTHLOCK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.4% positive (46 reviews) | 80.3% positive (229 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyberlore Studios, Inc., Accolade | Snowcastle Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Deadlock II: Shrine Wars (2014) is 4 years older than EARTHLOCK (2018).
- EARTHLOCK scores higher on Steam reviews (80.3% positive) than Deadlock II: Shrine Wars (67.4% positive).
- Deadlock II: Shrine Wars is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than EARTHLOCK (6.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- EARTHLOCK is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deadlock II: Shrine Wars has no Deck rating yet.
Deadlock II: Shrine Wars vs EARTHLOCK — FAQ
- Should I play Deadlock II: Shrine Wars or EARTHLOCK first?
- If you want chronology, Deadlock II: Shrine Wars (2014) came out before EARTHLOCK (2018). 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 Deadlock II: Shrine Wars and EARTHLOCK similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.