Choose Gloomhaven
Choose Gloomhaven if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 10,087 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gloomhaven vs HELLCARD
Gloomhaven and HELLCARD both land in Strategy, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Gloomhaven (2021) is 3 years older than HELLCARD (2024). HELLCARD scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Gloomhaven (82.2% 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 HELLCARD
Choose HELLCARD if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.7% positive across 1,651 reviews.
Both Gloomhaven and HELLCARD sit in Strategy, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Gloomhaven |  HELLCARD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 8.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.2% positive (10,087 reviews) | 88.7% positive (1,651 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Flaming Fowl Studios, Saber Interactive | Thing Trunk |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Gloomhaven (2021) is 3 years older than HELLCARD (2024).
- HELLCARD scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Gloomhaven (82.2% positive).
- HELLCARD is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gloomhaven (8.74 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Gloomhaven is Deck Playable, HELLCARD is Deck Verified.
Gloomhaven vs HELLCARD — FAQ
- Which is better, Gloomhaven or HELLCARD?
- On Steam reviews HELLCARD scores higher (88.7% positive) than Gloomhaven (82.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, HELLCARD is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Gloomhaven or HELLCARD first?
- If you want chronology, Gloomhaven (2021) came out before HELLCARD (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 Gloomhaven and HELLCARD similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, 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.
- Do both Gloomhaven and HELLCARD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gloomhaven ships Online Co-op, Co-op; HELLCARD ships Online Co-op, Co-op.