Choose Gordian Quest
Choose Gordian Quest if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,811 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gordian Quest vs Madhearts
Gordian Quest and Madhearts 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. Gordian Quest (2022) is 4 years older than Madhearts (2026). Madhearts scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Gordian Quest (88% 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 Madhearts
Choose Madhearts if you want an Action, Free To Play, and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Madhearts launched in 2026.
Both Gordian Quest and Madhearts sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Gordian Quest |  Madhearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,811 reviews) | 100% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mixed Realms Pte Ltd, Swag Soft Holdings Pte Ltd | Vincae Entretenimento |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Gordian Quest (2022) is 4 years older than Madhearts (2026).
- Madhearts scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Gordian Quest (88% positive).
- Madhearts is free; Gordian Quest is paid (5.99 USD).
- Gordian Quest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Madhearts has no Deck rating yet.
Gordian Quest vs Madhearts — FAQ
- Should I play Gordian Quest or Madhearts first?
- If you want chronology, Gordian Quest (2022) came out before Madhearts (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 Gordian Quest and Madhearts 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.
- Is Madhearts free?
- Yes — Madhearts is a free-to-play Steam title. Gordian Quest is paid (5.99 USD).
- Does Gordian Quest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gordian Quest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Madhearts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.