Choose ATLAS
Choose ATLAS if you want an Early Access experience. 19,956 Steam reviews back the pick.
ATLAS vs Kalpa of Sword
ATLAS and Kalpa of Sword both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. ATLAS (2018) is 6 years older than Kalpa of Sword (2024). ATLAS scores higher on Steam reviews (46.9% positive) than Kalpa of Sword (42.5% 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 Kalpa of Sword
Choose Kalpa of Sword if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Kalpa of Sword launched in 2024.
Both ATLAS and Kalpa of Sword sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 ATLAS |  Kalpa of Sword | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 46.9% positive (19,956 reviews) | 42.5% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Grapeshot Games, Instinct Games | 孤帆工作室 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- ATLAS (2018) is 6 years older than Kalpa of Sword (2024).
- ATLAS scores higher on Steam reviews (46.9% positive) than Kalpa of Sword (42.5% positive).
- Kalpa of Sword is free; ATLAS is paid (29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: ATLAS is Deck Unsupported, Kalpa of Sword is Deck Playable.
ATLAS vs Kalpa of Sword — FAQ
- Should I play ATLAS or Kalpa of Sword first?
- If you want chronology, ATLAS (2018) came out before Kalpa of Sword (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 ATLAS and Kalpa of Sword similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 ATLAS and Kalpa of Sword have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ATLAS ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Kalpa of Sword ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Kalpa of Sword free?
- Yes — Kalpa of Sword is a free-to-play Steam title. ATLAS is paid (29.99 USD).