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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War vs Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (2018) is 5 years older than Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (2023). Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (81.9% 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 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Choose Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,122 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Choose Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.3% positive across 17,486 reviews.

Both Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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.

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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War vs Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — Steam metadata comparison
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War — Steam game coverWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of WarWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — Steam game coverWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Released20182023
GenresStrategyAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price39.99 USD49.99 USD
Steam reviews81.9% positive (5,122 reviews)86.3% positive (17,486 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersProxy StudiosOwlcat Games

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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War vs Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — FAQ

Which is better, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War or Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader?
On Steam reviews Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader scores higher (86.3% positive) than Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (81.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War or Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader first?
If you want chronology, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (2018) came out before Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (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 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader similar?
They overlap on Strategy 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.
Do both Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader ships Online Co-op, Co-op.