Choose Gloomhaven
Choose Gloomhaven if you want an Adventure game with Online Co-op. 10,087 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gloomhaven vs Sunderfolk
Gloomhaven and Sunderfolk both land in Strategy, 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, RPG on Steam. Gloomhaven (2021) is 4 years older than Sunderfolk (2025). Sunderfolk scores higher on Steam reviews (95% 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 Sunderfolk
Choose Sunderfolk if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 1,375 reviews.
Both Gloomhaven and Sunderfolk sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player 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 |  Sunderfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.2% positive (10,087 reviews) | 95% positive (1,375 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Flaming Fowl Studios, Saber Interactive | Secret Door |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Gloomhaven (2021) is 4 years older than Sunderfolk (2025).
- Sunderfolk scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Gloomhaven (82.2% positive).
- Sunderfolk is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Gloomhaven (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Gloomhaven is Deck Playable, Sunderfolk is Deck Verified.
Gloomhaven vs Sunderfolk — FAQ
- Which is better, Gloomhaven or Sunderfolk?
- On Steam reviews Sunderfolk scores higher (95% positive) than Gloomhaven (82.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sunderfolk 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 Sunderfolk first?
- If you want chronology, Gloomhaven (2021) came out before Sunderfolk (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 Gloomhaven and Sunderfolk similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Sunderfolk have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gloomhaven ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Sunderfolk ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.