Choose Mesmer
Choose Mesmer if you want an Action experience. Mesmer launched in 2020.
Mesmer vs I'm a King
Mesmer and I'm a King both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Mesmer (2020) is 1 year older than I'm a King (2021). I'm a King is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Mesmer (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 I'm a King
Choose I'm a King if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. I'm a King launched in 2021.
Both Mesmer and I'm a King sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Mesmer |  I'm a King | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (28 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rain Games | Alexandr Getmanskiy |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mesmer (2020) is 1 year older than I'm a King (2021).
- I'm a King is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Mesmer (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Mesmer is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; I'm a King has no Deck rating yet.
Mesmer vs I'm a King — FAQ
- Should I play Mesmer or I'm a King first?
- If you want chronology, Mesmer (2020) came out before I'm a King (2021). 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 Mesmer and I'm a King similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 Mesmer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mesmer is rated Deck Playable by Valve. I'm a King doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.