Choose Torchlight
Choose Torchlight if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,418 Steam reviews back the pick.
Torchlight vs FATE
Torchlight and FATE 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. Torchlight (2009) is 4 years older than FATE (2013). FATE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Torchlight (91.5% 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 FATE
Choose FATE if you want an Action and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 3,460 reviews.
Both Torchlight and FATE 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
 Torchlight |  FATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (3,418 reviews) | 96.1% positive (3,460 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Runic Games | WildTangent |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Torchlight (2009) is 4 years older than FATE (2013).
- FATE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Torchlight (91.5% positive).
- Torchlight is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than FATE (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Torchlight vs FATE — FAQ
- Which is better, Torchlight or FATE?
- On Steam reviews FATE scores higher (96.1% positive) than Torchlight (91.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FATE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Torchlight or FATE first?
- If you want chronology, Torchlight (2009) came out before FATE (2013). 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 Torchlight and FATE 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.