Choose Forged of Blood
Choose Forged of Blood if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Forged of Blood launched in 2019.
Forged of Blood vs Battle for Esturia
Forged of Blood and Battle for Esturia 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. Forged of Blood (2019) is 2 years older than Battle for Esturia (2021). Battle for Esturia scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Forged of Blood (62.5% 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 Battle for Esturia
Choose Battle for Esturia if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Battle for Esturia launched in 2021.
Both Forged of Blood and Battle for Esturia 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
 Forged of Blood |  Battle for Esturia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (88 reviews) | 94.9% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Critical Forge | Esturia Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Forged of Blood (2019) is 2 years older than Battle for Esturia (2021).
- Battle for Esturia scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Forged of Blood (62.5% positive).
- Battle for Esturia is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Forged of Blood (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Forged of Blood vs Battle for Esturia — FAQ
- Should I play Forged of Blood or Battle for Esturia first?
- If you want chronology, Forged of Blood (2019) came out before Battle for Esturia (2021). 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 Forged of Blood and Battle for Esturia 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.