Choose Empire Origin
Choose Empire Origin if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with LAN PvP and LAN Co-op.
Empire Origin vs Goblin Smasher
Empire Origin and Goblin Smasher sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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 support cooperative play. 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 Goblin Smasher
Choose Goblin Smasher if you want an Indie and Casual experience.
Both Empire Origin and Goblin Smasher ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Empire Origin |  Goblin Smasher | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rod's Desk | MONADRA |
Side by side
- Both support cooperative play.
Empire Origin vs Goblin Smasher — FAQ
- Do both Empire Origin and Goblin Smasher have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Empire Origin ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Goblin Smasher ships Online Co-op, Co-op.