Choose The Exiled
Choose The Exiled if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Exiled launched in 2017.
The Exiled vs Valdrys
The Exiled and Valdrys both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. The Exiled (2017) is 9 years older than Valdrys (2026). Valdrys has co-op; The Exiled does not. 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 Valdrys
Choose Valdrys if you want an Indie game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Valdrys launched in 2026.
Both The Exiled and Valdrys sit in Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG 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
 The Exiled |  Valdrys | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 49.5% positive (200 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Fairytale Distillery | Valdrys Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- The Exiled (2017) is 9 years older than Valdrys (2026).
- Valdrys has co-op; The Exiled does not.
The Exiled vs Valdrys — FAQ
- Should I play The Exiled or Valdrys first?
- If you want chronology, The Exiled (2017) came out before Valdrys (2026). 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 The Exiled and Valdrys similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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.