Choose MORDHAU
Choose MORDHAU if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 59,032 Steam reviews back the pick.
MORDHAU vs Medieval Arms
MORDHAU and Medieval Arms both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. MORDHAU (2019) is 2 years older than Medieval Arms (2021). MORDHAU scores higher on Steam reviews (81.4% positive) than Medieval Arms (72.7% 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 Medieval Arms
Choose Medieval Arms if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Medieval Arms launched in 2021.
Both MORDHAU and Medieval Arms sit in Action 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
 MORDHAU |  Medieval Arms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.4% positive (59,032 reviews) | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triternion | Goodline Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- MORDHAU (2019) is 2 years older than Medieval Arms (2021).
- MORDHAU scores higher on Steam reviews (81.4% positive) than Medieval Arms (72.7% positive).
- Medieval Arms is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than MORDHAU (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- MORDHAU has co-op; Medieval Arms does not.
- MORDHAU is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Medieval Arms has no Deck rating yet.
MORDHAU vs Medieval Arms — FAQ
- Should I play MORDHAU or Medieval Arms first?
- If you want chronology, MORDHAU (2019) came out before Medieval Arms (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 MORDHAU and Medieval Arms similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Medieval Arms have multiplayer like MORDHAU?
- No. MORDHAU supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Medieval Arms is listed as single-player only.
- Does MORDHAU run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MORDHAU is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Medieval Arms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.