Choose Live Empire
Choose Live Empire if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Live Empire launched in 2020.
Live Empire vs Live Empire 2
Live Empire and Live Empire 2 both land in Strategy, Simulation, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Live Empire (2020) is 1 year older than Live Empire 2 (2021). Live Empire is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Live Empire 2 (1.49 USD vs. 1.99 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 Live Empire 2
Choose Live Empire 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Live Empire 2 launched in 2021.
Both Live Empire and Live Empire 2 sit in Strategy, Simulation, and RPG 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
 Live Empire |  Live Empire 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Happy Max | Happy Max |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Live Empire (2020) is 1 year older than Live Empire 2 (2021).
- Live Empire is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Live Empire 2 (1.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Live Empire vs Live Empire 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Live Empire or Live Empire 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Live Empire (2020) came out before Live Empire 2 (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 Live Empire and Live Empire 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, RPG 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.