Choose Gordian Quest
Choose Gordian Quest if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88% positive across 1,811 reviews.
Gordian Quest vs Union of Gnomes
Gordian Quest and Union of Gnomes both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Gordian Quest (2022) is 3 years older than Union of Gnomes (2025). Gordian Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Union of Gnomes (85% 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 Union of Gnomes
Choose Union of Gnomes if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Union of Gnomes launched in 2025.
Both Gordian Quest and Union of Gnomes sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Gordian Quest |  Union of Gnomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 11.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,811 reviews) | 85% positive (107 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mixed Realms Pte Ltd, Swag Soft Holdings Pte Ltd | Hoolignomes |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Gordian Quest (2022) is 3 years older than Union of Gnomes (2025).
- Gordian Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Union of Gnomes (85% positive).
- Gordian Quest is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Union of Gnomes (6.99 USD vs. 11.24 USD).
- Steam Deck: Gordian Quest is Deck Verified, Union of Gnomes is Deck Playable.
Gordian Quest vs Union of Gnomes — FAQ
- Which is better, Gordian Quest or Union of Gnomes?
- On Steam reviews Gordian Quest scores higher (88% positive) than Union of Gnomes (85% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gordian Quest is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Gordian Quest or Union of Gnomes first?
- If you want chronology, Gordian Quest (2022) came out before Union of Gnomes (2025). 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 Gordian Quest and Union of Gnomes similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Union of Gnomes have multiplayer like Gordian Quest?
- No. Gordian Quest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Union of Gnomes is listed as single-player only.