Choose Dragonward
Choose Dragonward if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dragonward launched in 2018.
Dragonward vs Space Mercenary Defense Force
Dragonward and Space Mercenary Defense Force both land in Indie, RPG, Casual 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, RPG, Casual on Steam. Dragonward (2018) is 5 years older than Space Mercenary Defense Force (2023). 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 Space Mercenary Defense Force
Choose Space Mercenary Defense Force if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Space Mercenary Defense Force launched in 2023.
Both Dragonward and Space Mercenary Defense Force sit in Indie, RPG, and Casual 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
 Dragonward |  Space Mercenary Defense Force | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PunyMagus | Tom Paradise |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Dragonward (2018) is 5 years older than Space Mercenary Defense Force (2023).
Dragonward vs Space Mercenary Defense Force — FAQ
- Should I play Dragonward or Space Mercenary Defense Force first?
- If you want chronology, Dragonward (2018) came out before Space Mercenary Defense Force (2023). 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 Dragonward and Space Mercenary Defense Force similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, Casual 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.