Choose Empire of Sin
Choose Empire of Sin if it's currently about 66% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,593 Steam reviews back the pick.
Empire of Sin vs Warhounds
Empire of Sin and Warhounds both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Empire of Sin (2020) is 6 years older than Warhounds (2026). Warhounds scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than Empire of Sin (51.6% 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 Warhounds
Choose Warhounds if you want an Action game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 71.4% positive across 830 reviews.
Both Empire of Sin and Warhounds sit in Strategy and RPG 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
 Empire of Sin |  Warhounds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Action, Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 29.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 51.6% positive (2,593 reviews) | 71.4% positive (830 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Romero Games | Everplay DMCC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Empire of Sin (2020) is 6 years older than Warhounds (2026).
- Warhounds scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than Empire of Sin (51.6% positive).
- Empire of Sin is currently ~66% cheaper on Steam than Warhounds (9.99 USD vs. 29.74 USD).
- Empire of Sin is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Warhounds has no Deck rating yet.
Empire of Sin vs Warhounds — FAQ
- Which is better, Empire of Sin or Warhounds?
- On Steam reviews Warhounds scores higher (71.4% positive) than Empire of Sin (51.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Warhounds is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Empire of Sin or Warhounds first?
- If you want chronology, Empire of Sin (2020) came out before Warhounds (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 Empire of Sin and Warhounds similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.