Choose Thrice in a row
Choose Thrice in a row if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Thrice in a row launched in 2020.
Thrice in a row vs Elemental Realms
Thrice in a row and Elemental Realms both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Thrice in a row (2020) is 4 years older than Elemental Realms (2024). Elemental Realms is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Thrice in a row (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Elemental Realms
Choose Elemental Realms if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elemental Realms launched in 2024.
Both Thrice in a row and Elemental Realms sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Thrice in a row |  Elemental Realms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kedexa | Bunker Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Thrice in a row (2020) is 4 years older than Elemental Realms (2024).
- Elemental Realms is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Thrice in a row (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Thrice in a row vs Elemental Realms — FAQ
- Should I play Thrice in a row or Elemental Realms first?
- If you want chronology, Thrice in a row (2020) came out before Elemental Realms (2024). 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 Thrice in a row and Elemental Realms similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.