Choose Karos
Choose Karos if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Karos launched in 2014.
Karos vs Kalnazar
Karos and Kalnazar both land in 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Karos (2014) is 12 years older than Kalnazar (2026). Karos is free; Kalnazar is paid (9.99 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 Kalnazar
Choose Kalnazar if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Kalnazar launched in 2026.
Both Karos and Kalnazar sit in 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
 Karos |  Kalnazar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 48.3% positive (116 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Galaxy Gate | RobotsGames |
Side by side
- Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Karos (2014) is 12 years older than Kalnazar (2026).
- Karos is free; Kalnazar is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Karos is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kalnazar has no Deck rating yet.
Karos vs Kalnazar — FAQ
- Should I play Karos or Kalnazar first?
- If you want chronology, Karos (2014) came out before Kalnazar (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 Karos and Kalnazar similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Karos and Kalnazar have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Karos ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Kalnazar ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Karos free?
- Yes — Karos is a free-to-play Steam title. Kalnazar is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Karos run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Karos is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kalnazar doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.