Choose The 4th Coming
Choose The 4th Coming if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The 4th Coming launched in 2019.
The 4th Coming vs Valdrys
The 4th Coming and Valdrys both land in Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. The 4th Coming (2019) is 7 years older than Valdrys (2026). The 4th Coming is free; Valdrys is paid (Price unknown). 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 Valdrys
Choose Valdrys if you want an Action, Indie, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Valdrys launched in 2026.
Both The 4th Coming and Valdrys sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 The 4th Coming |  Valdrys | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (60 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dialsoft, D4O AG | Valdrys Games |
Side by side
- Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- The 4th Coming (2019) is 7 years older than Valdrys (2026).
- The 4th Coming is free; Valdrys is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
The 4th Coming vs Valdrys — FAQ
- Should I play The 4th Coming or Valdrys first?
- If you want chronology, The 4th Coming (2019) came out before Valdrys (2026). 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 The 4th Coming and Valdrys similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 The 4th Coming and Valdrys have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The 4th Coming ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Valdrys ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is The 4th Coming free?
- Yes — The 4th Coming is a free-to-play Steam title. Valdrys is paid (Price unknown).