Choose Hellcrown
Choose Hellcrown if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls. Hellcrown launched in 2027.
Hellcrown vs Altarguard
Hellcrown and Altarguard both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 on Steam. Altarguard (2026) is 1 year older than Hellcrown (2027). 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 Altarguard
Choose Altarguard if you want a Casual experience. Altarguard launched in 2026.
Both Hellcrown and Altarguard sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Input API Support, 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
 Hellcrown |  Altarguard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Astral Hearts | Frostech Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Altarguard (2026) is 1 year older than Hellcrown (2027).
Hellcrown vs Altarguard — FAQ
- Should I play Hellcrown or Altarguard first?
- If you want chronology, Altarguard (2026) came out before Hellcrown (2027). 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 Hellcrown and Altarguard similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.