Choose Fae Tactics
Choose Fae Tactics if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Fae Tactics launched in 2020.
Fae Tactics vs Vanaris Tactics
Fae Tactics and Vanaris Tactics 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. Fae Tactics (2020) is 2 years older than Vanaris Tactics (2022). Fae Tactics scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than Vanaris Tactics (72.8% 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 Vanaris Tactics
Choose Vanaris Tactics if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vanaris Tactics launched in 2022.
Both Fae Tactics and Vanaris Tactics 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
 Fae Tactics |  Vanaris Tactics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (667 reviews) | 72.8% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Endlessfluff Games | Matheus Reis |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Fae Tactics (2020) is 2 years older than Vanaris Tactics (2022).
- Fae Tactics scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than Vanaris Tactics (72.8% positive).
- Vanaris Tactics is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Fae Tactics (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Fae Tactics is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vanaris Tactics has no Deck rating yet.
Fae Tactics vs Vanaris Tactics — FAQ
- Should I play Fae Tactics or Vanaris Tactics first?
- If you want chronology, Fae Tactics (2020) came out before Vanaris Tactics (2022). 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 Fae Tactics and Vanaris Tactics 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.
- Does Fae Tactics run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Fae Tactics is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vanaris Tactics doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.