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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War vs Rising Lords

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War and Rising Lords 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 6 years older than Rising Lords (2024). Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than Rising Lords (71.6% 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, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.9% positive across 5,122 reviews.

Choose Rising Lords

Choose Rising Lords if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Steam Turn Notifications. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rising Lords launched in 2024.

Both Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War and Rising Lords sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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 Rising Lords — Steam metadata comparison
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War — Steam game coverWarhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of WarRising Lords — Steam game coverRising Lords
Released20182024
GenresStrategyStrategy, Indie, Simulation
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price39.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews81.9% positive (5,122 reviews)71.6% positive (341 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
DevelopersProxy StudiosArgonwood

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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War vs Rising Lords — FAQ

Which is better, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War or Rising Lords?
On Steam reviews Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War scores higher (81.9% positive) than Rising Lords (71.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War 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 Rising Lords first?
If you want chronology, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (2018) came out before Rising Lords (2024). 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 Rising Lords 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 Rising Lords 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; Rising Lords ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
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