Choose Battle Brothers
Choose Battle Brothers if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 14,754 Steam reviews back the pick.
Battle Brothers vs The Adventurers
Battle Brothers and The Adventurers both land in Strategy, Simulation, 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Battle Brothers (2017) is 7 years older than The Adventurers (2024). Battle Brothers scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than The Adventurers (83.3% 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 The Adventurers
Choose The Adventurers if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Adventurers launched in 2024.
Both Battle Brothers and The Adventurers sit in Strategy, Simulation, 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 |  The Adventurers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (14,754 reviews) | 83.3% positive (72 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Overhype Studios | Eternal Vigilance Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Battle Brothers (2017) is 7 years older than The Adventurers (2024).
- Battle Brothers scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than The Adventurers (83.3% positive).
- The Adventurers is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Battle Brothers (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Battle Brothers vs The Adventurers — FAQ
- Should I play Battle Brothers or The Adventurers first?
- If you want chronology, Battle Brothers (2017) came out before The Adventurers (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 The Adventurers similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, 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.