Choose AMBUSH tactics
Choose AMBUSH tactics if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. AMBUSH tactics launched in 2017.
AMBUSH tactics vs Sarissa and the Legendary Sword
AMBUSH tactics and Sarissa and the Legendary Sword both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. AMBUSH tactics (2017) is 5 years older than Sarissa and the Legendary Sword (2022). AMBUSH tactics is free; Sarissa and the Legendary Sword is paid (2.99 USD). 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 Sarissa and the Legendary Sword
Choose Sarissa and the Legendary Sword if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Sarissa and the Legendary Sword launched in 2022.
Both AMBUSH tactics and Sarissa and the Legendary Sword sit in 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
 AMBUSH tactics |  Sarissa and the Legendary Sword | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | RPG, Early Access | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (14 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | UPLN | Sdus Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- AMBUSH tactics (2017) is 5 years older than Sarissa and the Legendary Sword (2022).
- AMBUSH tactics is free; Sarissa and the Legendary Sword is paid (2.99 USD).
AMBUSH tactics vs Sarissa and the Legendary Sword — FAQ
- Should I play AMBUSH tactics or Sarissa and the Legendary Sword first?
- If you want chronology, AMBUSH tactics (2017) came out before Sarissa and the Legendary Sword (2022). 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 AMBUSH tactics and Sarissa and the Legendary Sword similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is AMBUSH tactics free?
- Yes — AMBUSH tactics is a free-to-play Steam title. Sarissa and the Legendary Sword is paid (2.99 USD).