The Iron Oath vs Veterum
The Iron Oath and Veterum both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. The Iron Oath (2023) is 2 years older than Veterum (2025). Veterum scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than The Iron Oath (75.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Iron Oath |  Veterum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.9% positive (617 reviews) | 95.7% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Curious Panda Games | Crasleen Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Iron Oath (2023) is 2 years older than Veterum (2025).
- Veterum scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than The Iron Oath (75.9% positive).
- Veterum is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than The Iron Oath (17.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Iron Oath vs Veterum — FAQ
- Should I play The Iron Oath or Veterum first?
- If you want chronology, The Iron Oath (2023) came out before Veterum (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 The Iron Oath and Veterum similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.