Choose Children of Morta
Choose Children of Morta if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,392 Steam reviews back the pick.
Children of Morta vs GwenBlade
Children of Morta and GwenBlade both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Children of Morta (2019) is 4 years older than GwenBlade (2023). Children of Morta scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than GwenBlade (80.6% 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 GwenBlade
Choose GwenBlade if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. GwenBlade launched in 2023.
Both Children of Morta and GwenBlade sit in Action, 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
 Children of Morta |  GwenBlade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 21.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (7,392 reviews) | 80.6% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dead Mage | ArcWillow |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Children of Morta (2019) is 4 years older than GwenBlade (2023).
- Children of Morta scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than GwenBlade (80.6% positive).
- GwenBlade is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Children of Morta (4.99 USD vs. 21.99 USD).
- Children of Morta has co-op; GwenBlade does not.
- Children of Morta is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GwenBlade has no Deck rating yet.
Children of Morta vs GwenBlade — FAQ
- Should I play Children of Morta or GwenBlade first?
- If you want chronology, Children of Morta (2019) came out before GwenBlade (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 Children of Morta and GwenBlade similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does GwenBlade have multiplayer like Children of Morta?
- No. Children of Morta supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while GwenBlade is listed as single-player only.
- Does Children of Morta run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Children of Morta is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GwenBlade doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.