Choose dotAGE
Choose dotAGE if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,816 Steam reviews back the pick.
dotAGE vs Here Be Dragons
dotAGE and Here Be Dragons both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Here Be Dragons (2020) is 3 years older than dotAGE (2023). dotAGE scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Here Be Dragons (61.8% 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 Here Be Dragons
Choose Here Be Dragons if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Here Be Dragons launched in 2020.
Both dotAGE and Here Be Dragons sit in Strategy 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
 dotAGE |  Here Be Dragons | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.59 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (1,816 reviews) | 61.8% positive (89 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Michele Pirovano | Red Zero Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Here Be Dragons (2020) is 3 years older than dotAGE (2023).
- dotAGE scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Here Be Dragons (61.8% positive).
- Here Be Dragons is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than dotAGE (9.99 USD vs. 17.59 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
dotAGE vs Here Be Dragons — FAQ
- Should I play dotAGE or Here Be Dragons first?
- If you want chronology, Here Be Dragons (2020) came out before dotAGE (2023). 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 dotAGE and Here Be Dragons similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do dotAGE and Here Be Dragons both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.