Should I play Songs of Conquest or 巨獸與傭兵 first?

If you want chronology, Songs of Conquest (2024) came out before 巨獸與傭兵 (2026). 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 Songs of Conquest and 巨獸與傭兵 similar?

They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, 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 Songs of Conquest and 巨獸與傭兵 have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Songs of Conquest ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; 巨獸與傭兵 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

Is 巨獸與傭兵 free?

Yes — 巨獸與傭兵 is a free-to-play Steam title. Songs of Conquest is paid (29.99 USD).

Does Songs of Conquest run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Songs of Conquest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 巨獸與傭兵 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Songs of Conquest vs 巨獸與傭兵

Songs of Conquest and 巨獸與傭兵 both land in Strategy, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Songs of Conquest (2024) is 2 years older than 巨獸與傭兵 (2026). 巨獸與傭兵 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Songs of Conquest (85.4% 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 Songs of Conquest

Choose Songs of Conquest if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,865 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose 巨獸與傭兵

Choose 巨獸與傭兵 if you want a Free To Play, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 巨獸與傭兵 launched in 2026.

Both Songs of Conquest and 巨獸與傭兵 sit in Strategy, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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.

Songs of Conquest vs 巨獸與傭兵 — Steam metadata comparison
	Songs of Conquest	巨獸與傭兵
Released	2024	2026
Genres	Strategy, Adventure, RPG	Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	29.99 USD	Free to play
Steam reviews	85.4% positive (5,865 reviews)	93.5% positive (46 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Lavapotion	巨兽

Side by side

Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
Songs of Conquest (2024) is 2 years older than 巨獸與傭兵 (2026).
巨獸與傭兵 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Songs of Conquest (85.4% positive).
巨獸與傭兵 is free; Songs of Conquest is paid (29.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Songs of Conquest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 巨獸與傭兵 has no Deck rating yet.