Choose ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
Choose ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. 1,025 Steam reviews back the pick.
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) vs Dragonwake
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) and Dragonwake both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (2015) is 11 years older than Dragonwake (2026). Dragonwake is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Dragonwake
Choose Dragonwake if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dragonwake launched in 2026.
Both ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) and Dragonwake sit in Strategy and RPG 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
 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) |  Dragonwake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.1% positive (1,025 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thomas Biskup, Jochen Terstiege, Zeno Rogue, Krzysztof Dycha, Lucas Dieguez | Mr Crops |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (2015) is 11 years older than Dragonwake (2026).
- Dragonwake is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dragonwake has no Deck rating yet.
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) vs Dragonwake — FAQ
- Should I play ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) or Dragonwake first?
- If you want chronology, ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) (2015) came out before Dragonwake (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 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) and Dragonwake similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dragonwake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.