Choose 12 Labours of Hercules
Choose 12 Labours of Hercules if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12 Labours of Hercules launched in 2015.
12 Labours of Hercules vs Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition
12 Labours of Hercules and Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition both land in Strategy, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. 12 Labours of Hercules (2015) is 2 years older than Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition (2017). 12 Labours of Hercules scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition (52% 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 Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition
Choose Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition launched in 2017.
Both 12 Labours of Hercules and Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition sit in Strategy and Casual 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
 12 Labours of Hercules |  Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (779 reviews) | 52% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jetdogs Studios, Zoom Out Games | Far Mills |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- 12 Labours of Hercules (2015) is 2 years older than Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition (2017).
- 12 Labours of Hercules scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition (52% positive).
- 12 Labours of Hercules is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
12 Labours of Hercules vs Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition — FAQ
- Should I play 12 Labours of Hercules or Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition first?
- If you want chronology, 12 Labours of Hercules (2015) came out before Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition (2017). 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 12 Labours of Hercules and Princess of Tavern Collector's Edition similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual 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.