Choose Archipelago
Choose Archipelago if you want a Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Archipelago launched in 2016.
Archipelago vs Here Be Dragons
Archipelago and Here Be Dragons both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Archipelago (2016) is 4 years older than Here Be Dragons (2020). Archipelago scores higher on Steam reviews (77% positive) than Here Be Dragons (61.8% 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 Here Be Dragons
Choose Here Be Dragons if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Here Be Dragons launched in 2020.
Both Archipelago and Here Be Dragons sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, 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
 Archipelago |  Here Be Dragons | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (61 reviews) | 61.8% positive (89 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tort | Red Zero Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Archipelago (2016) is 4 years older than Here Be Dragons (2020).
- Archipelago scores higher on Steam reviews (77% positive) than Here Be Dragons (61.8% positive).
- Archipelago is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Here Be Dragons (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Archipelago is Deck Playable, Here Be Dragons is Deck Verified.
Archipelago vs Here Be Dragons — FAQ
- Should I play Archipelago or Here Be Dragons first?
- If you want chronology, Archipelago (2016) came out before Here Be Dragons (2020). 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 Archipelago and Here Be Dragons similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.