Choose Gunheart
Choose Gunheart if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gunheart launched in 2018.
Gunheart vs Wardens of the Amber Cage
Gunheart and Wardens of the Amber Cage 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. Gunheart (2018) is 1 year older than Wardens of the Amber Cage (2019). Wardens of the Amber Cage scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Gunheart (73.2% 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 Wardens of the Amber Cage
Choose Wardens of the Amber Cage if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Wardens of the Amber Cage launched in 2019.
Both Gunheart and Wardens of the Amber Cage sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Gunheart |  Wardens of the Amber Cage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (261 reviews) | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Drifter® | Gembasher Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gunheart (2018) is 1 year older than Wardens of the Amber Cage (2019).
- Wardens of the Amber Cage scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Gunheart (73.2% positive).
- Wardens of the Amber Cage is free; Gunheart is paid (2.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Wardens of the Amber Cage is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gunheart has no Deck rating yet.
Gunheart vs Wardens of the Amber Cage — FAQ
- Should I play Gunheart or Wardens of the Amber Cage first?
- If you want chronology, Gunheart (2018) came out before Wardens of the Amber Cage (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 Gunheart and Wardens of the Amber Cage 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.
- Do both Gunheart and Wardens of the Amber Cage have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gunheart ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Wardens of the Amber Cage ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Wardens of the Amber Cage free?
- Yes — Wardens of the Amber Cage is a free-to-play Steam title. Gunheart is paid (2.99 USD).