Choose Ratropolis
Choose Ratropolis if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,698 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ratropolis vs Vault of the Void
Ratropolis and Vault of the Void 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. Ratropolis (2020) is 2 years older than Vault of the Void (2022). Vault of the Void scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% 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 Vault of the Void
Choose Vault of the Void if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.7% positive across 1,386 reviews.
Both Ratropolis and Vault of the Void sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Ratropolis |  Vault of the Void | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.19 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (1,698 reviews) | 93.7% positive (1,386 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cassel Games | Spider Nest Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Ratropolis (2020) is 2 years older than Vault of the Void (2022).
- Vault of the Void scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive).
- Ratropolis is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Vault of the Void (7.19 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ratropolis is Deck Playable, Vault of the Void is Deck Verified.
Ratropolis vs Vault of the Void — FAQ
- Which is better, Ratropolis or Vault of the Void?
- On Steam reviews Vault of the Void scores higher (93.7% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Vault of the Void is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ratropolis or Vault of the Void first?
- If you want chronology, Ratropolis (2020) came out before Vault of the Void (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 Ratropolis and Vault of the Void 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.