Choose Ultimus bellum
Choose Ultimus bellum if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. Ultimus bellum launched in 2017.
Ultimus bellum vs BARHEIM
Ultimus bellum and BARHEIM 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. Ultimus bellum (2017) is 7 years older than BARHEIM (2024). BARHEIM is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Ultimus bellum (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 BARHEIM
Choose BARHEIM if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. BARHEIM launched in 2024.
Both Ultimus bellum and BARHEIM sit in Strategy 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
 Ultimus bellum |  BARHEIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (15 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lions Crayons Games | Dusk Wave Arts LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Ultimus bellum (2017) is 7 years older than BARHEIM (2024).
- BARHEIM is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Ultimus bellum (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Ultimus bellum vs BARHEIM — FAQ
- Should I play Ultimus bellum or BARHEIM first?
- If you want chronology, Ultimus bellum (2017) came out before BARHEIM (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 Ultimus bellum and BARHEIM 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.