Choose Battle Brothers
Choose Battle Brothers if you want a Simulation experience. 14,754 Steam reviews back the pick.
Battle Brothers vs Fernageddon
Battle Brothers and Fernageddon 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 Fernageddon (2024). Fernageddon is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Battle Brothers (4.49 USD vs. 29.99 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 Fernageddon
Choose Fernageddon if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fernageddon launched in 2024.
Both Battle Brothers and Fernageddon 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 |  Fernageddon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (14,754 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Overhype Studios | MDH Software |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Battle Brothers (2017) is 7 years older than Fernageddon (2024).
- Fernageddon is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Battle Brothers (4.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Battle Brothers is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fernageddon has no Deck rating yet.
Battle Brothers vs Fernageddon — FAQ
- Should I play Battle Brothers or Fernageddon first?
- If you want chronology, Battle Brothers (2017) came out before Fernageddon (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 Fernageddon 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. Fernageddon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.