Choose Golem
Choose Golem if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Golem launched in 2018.
Golem vs Lil' Guardsman
Golem and Lil' Guardsman both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Golem (2018) is 6 years older than Lil' Guardsman (2024). Lil' Guardsman scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Golem (60% 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 Lil' Guardsman
Choose Lil' Guardsman if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lil' Guardsman launched in 2024.
Both Golem and Lil' Guardsman sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Golem |  Lil' Guardsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (15 reviews) | 94.4% positive (827 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Longbow Games | Hilltop Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Golem (2018) is 6 years older than Lil' Guardsman (2024).
- Lil' Guardsman scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Golem (60% positive).
- Golem is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Lil' Guardsman (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Lil' Guardsman is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Golem has no Deck rating yet.
Golem vs Lil' Guardsman — FAQ
- Should I play Golem or Lil' Guardsman first?
- If you want chronology, Golem (2018) came out before Lil' Guardsman (2024). 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 Golem and Lil' Guardsman similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.