Choose XAOC
Choose XAOC if you want an Early Access experience. XAOC launched in 2017.
XAOC vs SWORD OF JUSTICE
XAOC and SWORD OF JUSTICE both land in Massively Multiplayer, 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. XAOC (2017) is 8 years older than SWORD OF JUSTICE (2025). XAOC scores higher on Steam reviews (64.1% positive) than SWORD OF JUSTICE (53.8% 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 SWORD OF JUSTICE
Choose SWORD OF JUSTICE if you want an Action and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SWORD OF JUSTICE launched in 2025.
Both XAOC and SWORD OF JUSTICE sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online 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
 XAOC |  SWORD OF JUSTICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access | Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 64.1% positive (39 reviews) | 53.8% positive (846 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | WindThunder Studio | ZhuRong Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- XAOC (2017) is 8 years older than SWORD OF JUSTICE (2025).
- XAOC scores higher on Steam reviews (64.1% positive) than SWORD OF JUSTICE (53.8% positive).
- SWORD OF JUSTICE is free; XAOC is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SWORD OF JUSTICE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; XAOC has no Deck rating yet.
XAOC vs SWORD OF JUSTICE — FAQ
- Should I play XAOC or SWORD OF JUSTICE first?
- If you want chronology, XAOC (2017) came out before SWORD OF JUSTICE (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 XAOC and SWORD OF JUSTICE similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, 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.
- Do both XAOC and SWORD OF JUSTICE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: XAOC ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SWORD OF JUSTICE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is SWORD OF JUSTICE free?
- Yes — SWORD OF JUSTICE is a free-to-play Steam title. XAOC is paid (Price unknown).