Choose Pixel Gladiator
Choose Pixel Gladiator if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Gladiator launched in 2017.
Pixel Gladiator vs Valfaris
Pixel Gladiator and Valfaris both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Pixel Gladiator (2017) is 2 years older than Valfaris (2019). Valfaris scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Pixel Gladiator (79.7% 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 Valfaris
Choose Valfaris if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.2% positive across 795 reviews.
Both Pixel Gladiator and Valfaris sit in Action 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
 Pixel Gladiator |  Valfaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.7% positive (128 reviews) | 87.2% positive (795 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flying Islands Team | Steel Mantis |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pixel Gladiator (2017) is 2 years older than Valfaris (2019).
- Valfaris scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Pixel Gladiator (79.7% positive).
- Pixel Gladiator is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Valfaris (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Valfaris is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Gladiator has no Deck rating yet.
Pixel Gladiator vs Valfaris — FAQ
- Which is better, Pixel Gladiator or Valfaris?
- On Steam reviews Valfaris scores higher (87.2% positive) than Pixel Gladiator (79.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Valfaris is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pixel Gladiator or Valfaris first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Gladiator (2017) came out before Valfaris (2019). 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 Pixel Gladiator and Valfaris similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.