Choose Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1
Choose Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 launched in 2023.
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 vs Necro Story
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Necro Story 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. Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (2023) is 1 year older than Necro Story (2024). Necro Story scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (87.5% 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 Necro Story
Choose Necro Story if you want a Casual experience. Necro Story launched in 2024.
Both Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Necro Story sit in Strategy and RPG 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
 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 |  Necro Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | House of Pandas | Rablo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (2023) is 1 year older than Necro Story (2024).
- Necro Story scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (87.5% positive).
- Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Necro Story (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Necro Story is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 has no Deck rating yet.
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 vs Necro Story — FAQ
- Should I play Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 or Necro Story first?
- If you want chronology, Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (2023) came out before Necro Story (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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Necro Story 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.