Choose Gurgamoth
Choose Gurgamoth if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gurgamoth launched in 2016.
Gurgamoth vs Pocket Bravery
Gurgamoth and Pocket Bravery both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Gurgamoth (2016) is 7 years older than Pocket Bravery (2023). Gurgamoth scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Pocket Bravery (85.7% 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 Pocket Bravery
Choose Pocket Bravery if you want the Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pocket Bravery launched in 2023.
Both Gurgamoth and Pocket Bravery sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Gurgamoth |  Pocket Bravery | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) | 85.7% positive (98 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Galvanic Games | Statera Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gurgamoth (2016) is 7 years older than Pocket Bravery (2023).
- Gurgamoth scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Pocket Bravery (85.7% positive).
- Gurgamoth is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Pocket Bravery (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Gurgamoth is Deck Unsupported, Pocket Bravery is Deck Playable.
Gurgamoth vs Pocket Bravery — FAQ
- Should I play Gurgamoth or Pocket Bravery first?
- If you want chronology, Gurgamoth (2016) came out before Pocket Bravery (2023). 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 Gurgamoth and Pocket Bravery similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.