Choose Endhall
Choose Endhall if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Endhall launched in 2018.
Endhall vs Cobalt Core
Endhall and Cobalt Core both land in Strategy, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Endhall (2018) is 5 years older than Cobalt Core (2023). Cobalt Core scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Endhall (86.3% 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 Cobalt Core
Choose Cobalt Core if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,263 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Endhall and Cobalt Core sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Endhall |  Cobalt Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.3% positive (95 reviews) | 96.6% positive (3,263 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heartbeast | Rocket Rat Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Endhall (2018) is 5 years older than Cobalt Core (2023).
- Cobalt Core scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Endhall (86.3% positive).
- Endhall is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Cobalt Core (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Cobalt Core is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Endhall has no Deck rating yet.
Endhall vs Cobalt Core — FAQ
- Should I play Endhall or Cobalt Core first?
- If you want chronology, Endhall (2018) came out before Cobalt Core (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 Endhall and Cobalt Core similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.