Choose GnollHack
Choose GnollHack if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. GnollHack launched in 2025.
GnollHack vs Dragonwake
GnollHack and Dragonwake both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. GnollHack (2025) is 1 year older than Dragonwake (2026). GnollHack is free; Dragonwake is paid (7.99 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 you want a Strategy experience. Dragonwake launched in 2026.
Both GnollHack and Dragonwake sit in 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
 GnollHack |  Dragonwake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (35 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hyvän mielen pelit ry | Mr Crops |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- GnollHack (2025) is 1 year older than Dragonwake (2026).
- GnollHack is free; Dragonwake is paid (7.99 USD).
GnollHack vs Dragonwake — FAQ
- Should I play GnollHack or Dragonwake first?
- If you want chronology, GnollHack (2025) 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 GnollHack and Dragonwake similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is GnollHack free?
- Yes — GnollHack is a free-to-play Steam title. Dragonwake is paid (7.99 USD).