Choose Hearthlands
Choose Hearthlands if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hearthlands launched in 2017.
Hearthlands vs Going Medieval
Hearthlands and Going Medieval both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Hearthlands (2017) is 9 years older than Going Medieval (2026). Going Medieval scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Hearthlands (80% 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 Going Medieval
Choose Going Medieval if you want a RPG game with Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.9% positive across 8,390 reviews.
Both Hearthlands and Going Medieval sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Hearthlands |  Going Medieval | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (210 reviews) | 88.9% positive (8,390 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Four White Cats | Foxy Voxel |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Hearthlands (2017) is 9 years older than Going Medieval (2026).
- Going Medieval scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Hearthlands (80% positive).
- Hearthlands is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Going Medieval (15.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Hearthlands vs Going Medieval — FAQ
- Which is better, Hearthlands or Going Medieval?
- On Steam reviews Going Medieval scores higher (88.9% positive) than Hearthlands (80% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Going Medieval is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hearthlands or Going Medieval first?
- If you want chronology, Hearthlands (2017) came out before Going Medieval (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 Hearthlands and Going Medieval similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.