Choose Battle Brothers
Choose Battle Brothers if you want a Simulation experience. 14,754 Steam reviews back the pick.
Battle Brothers vs Skillsworn
Battle Brothers and Skillsworn both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Battle Brothers (2017) is 7 years older than Skillsworn (2024). Skillsworn scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Battle Brothers (89.2% 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 Skillsworn
Choose Skillsworn if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skillsworn launched in 2024.
Both Battle Brothers and Skillsworn sit in Strategy 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
 Battle Brothers |  Skillsworn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (14,754 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Overhype Studios | Confer Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Battle Brothers (2017) is 7 years older than Skillsworn (2024).
- Skillsworn scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Battle Brothers (89.2% positive).
- Skillsworn is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Battle Brothers (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Battle Brothers is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Skillsworn has no Deck rating yet.
Battle Brothers vs Skillsworn — FAQ
- Should I play Battle Brothers or Skillsworn first?
- If you want chronology, Battle Brothers (2017) came out before Skillsworn (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 Battle Brothers and Skillsworn similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Battle Brothers run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Battle Brothers is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Skillsworn doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.