Choose LandTraveller
Choose LandTraveller if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. LandTraveller launched in 2017.
LandTraveller vs Hearthkeeper
LandTraveller and Hearthkeeper both land in Indie, RPG, Early Access 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 Indie, RPG, Early Access on Steam. LandTraveller (2017) is 7 years older than Hearthkeeper (2024). LandTraveller is free; Hearthkeeper is paid (2.99 USD). 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 Hearthkeeper
Choose Hearthkeeper if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hearthkeeper launched in 2024.
Both LandTraveller and Hearthkeeper sit in Indie, RPG, and Early Access 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
 LandTraveller |  Hearthkeeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Early Access | Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (55 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | WolfCoder Workshop | Prancing Death Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- LandTraveller (2017) is 7 years older than Hearthkeeper (2024).
- LandTraveller is free; Hearthkeeper is paid (2.99 USD).
- LandTraveller is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hearthkeeper has no Deck rating yet.
LandTraveller vs Hearthkeeper — FAQ
- Should I play LandTraveller or Hearthkeeper first?
- If you want chronology, LandTraveller (2017) came out before Hearthkeeper (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 LandTraveller and Hearthkeeper similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, Early Access 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.
- Does Hearthkeeper have multiplayer like LandTraveller?
- No. LandTraveller supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Hearthkeeper is listed as single-player only.
- Is LandTraveller free?
- Yes — LandTraveller is a free-to-play Steam title. Hearthkeeper is paid (2.99 USD).
- Does LandTraveller run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LandTraveller is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hearthkeeper doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.