Choose Golem Gates
Choose Golem Gates if you want the Online Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Golem Gates launched in 2018.
Golem Gates vs He is Coming
Golem Gates and He is Coming both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Golem Gates (2018) is 7 years older than He is Coming (2025). He is Coming scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Golem Gates (84.1% 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 He is Coming
Choose He is Coming if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,285 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Golem Gates and He is Coming sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Golem Gates |  He is Coming | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (69 reviews) | 87.6% positive (2,285 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Laser Guided Games, LLC | Chronocle |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Golem Gates (2018) is 7 years older than He is Coming (2025).
- He is Coming scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Golem Gates (84.1% positive).
- He is Coming is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Golem Gates (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Golem Gates has co-op; He is Coming does not.
- He is Coming is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Golem Gates has no Deck rating yet.
Golem Gates vs He is Coming — FAQ
- Should I play Golem Gates or He is Coming first?
- If you want chronology, Golem Gates (2018) came out before He is Coming (2025). 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 Golem Gates and He is Coming similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.