Choose Ratropolis
Choose Ratropolis if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. 1,698 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ratropolis vs Decklings
Ratropolis and Decklings both land in Strategy, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Ratropolis (2020) is 6 years older than Decklings (2026). Decklings scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% 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 Decklings
Choose Decklings if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. Decklings launched in 2026.
Both Ratropolis and Decklings sit in Strategy, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Ratropolis |  Decklings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (1,698 reviews) | 91.2% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cassel Games | Dark Lizard Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Ratropolis (2020) is 6 years older than Decklings (2026).
- Decklings scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive).
- Decklings is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Ratropolis (12.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Ratropolis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Decklings has no Deck rating yet.
Ratropolis vs Decklings — FAQ
- Should I play Ratropolis or Decklings first?
- If you want chronology, Ratropolis (2020) came out before Decklings (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 Ratropolis and Decklings similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, Casual 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 Ratropolis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ratropolis is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Decklings doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.