Choose The Warriorlock
Choose The Warriorlock if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. The Warriorlock launched in 2018.
The Warriorlock vs Cult of the Dragon
The Warriorlock and Cult of the Dragon both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Warriorlock (2018) is 6 years older than Cult of the Dragon (2024). Cult of the Dragon is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Warriorlock (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Cult of the Dragon
Choose Cult of the Dragon if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cult of the Dragon launched in 2024.
Both The Warriorlock and Cult of the Dragon sit in Adventure 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
 The Warriorlock |  Cult of the Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (27 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fellstrike Games | Solohack3r Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Warriorlock (2018) is 6 years older than Cult of the Dragon (2024).
- Cult of the Dragon is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Warriorlock (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- The Warriorlock is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cult of the Dragon has no Deck rating yet.
The Warriorlock vs Cult of the Dragon — FAQ
- Should I play The Warriorlock or Cult of the Dragon first?
- If you want chronology, The Warriorlock (2018) came out before Cult of the Dragon (2024). 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 Warriorlock and Cult of the Dragon similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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 The Warriorlock run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Warriorlock is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cult of the Dragon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.