Choose Mindustry
Choose Mindustry if you want a Strategy game with Online PvP and PvP. 9,391 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mindustry vs Gem Rifts
Mindustry and Gem Rifts sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Mindustry (2019) is 3 years older than Gem Rifts (2022). Gem Rifts scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mindustry (94.9% positive). Gem Rifts is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Mindustry (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Gem Rifts
Choose Gem Rifts if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Gem Rifts launched in 2022.
Both Mindustry and Gem Rifts ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Mindustry |  Gem Rifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy | Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.9% positive (9,391 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | AnukenDev | ButtonSoft |
Side by side
- Mindustry (2019) is 3 years older than Gem Rifts (2022).
- Gem Rifts scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mindustry (94.9% positive).
- Gem Rifts is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Mindustry (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Mindustry is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gem Rifts has no Deck rating yet.
Mindustry vs Gem Rifts — FAQ
- Should I play Mindustry or Gem Rifts first?
- If you want chronology, Mindustry (2019) came out before Gem Rifts (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.
- Do both Mindustry and Gem Rifts have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mindustry ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Gem Rifts ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Mindustry run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mindustry is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gem Rifts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.