Choose Ogre
Choose Ogre if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ogre launched in 2017.
Ogre vs Hnefatafl
Ogre and Hnefatafl 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. Ogre (2017) is 3 years older than Hnefatafl (2020). Hnefatafl scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ogre (68.2% 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 Hnefatafl
Choose Hnefatafl if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hnefatafl launched in 2020.
Both Ogre and Hnefatafl sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Turn Notifications, 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
 Ogre |  Hnefatafl | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.2% positive (211 reviews) | 100% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Auroch Digital | Philippe Schober |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Ogre (2017) is 3 years older than Hnefatafl (2020).
- Hnefatafl scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ogre (68.2% positive).
- Hnefatafl is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Ogre (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ogre is Deck Playable, Hnefatafl is Deck Verified.
Ogre vs Hnefatafl — FAQ
- Should I play Ogre or Hnefatafl first?
- If you want chronology, Ogre (2017) came out before Hnefatafl (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 Ogre and Hnefatafl 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.