Choose Big Farm Story
Choose Big Farm Story if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Big Farm Story launched in 2021.
Big Farm Story vs Rascal's Escape
Big Farm Story and Rascal's Escape both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Big Farm Story (2021) is 3 years older than Rascal's Escape (2024). Big Farm Story is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Rascal's Escape (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Rascal's Escape
Choose Rascal's Escape if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rascal's Escape launched in 2024.
Both Big Farm Story and Rascal's Escape sit in Adventure and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Big Farm Story |  Rascal's Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (570 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Goodgame Studios | the Good Evil GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Big Farm Story (2021) is 3 years older than Rascal's Escape (2024).
- Big Farm Story is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Rascal's Escape (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Big Farm Story is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rascal's Escape has no Deck rating yet.
Big Farm Story vs Rascal's Escape — FAQ
- Should I play Big Farm Story or Rascal's Escape first?
- If you want chronology, Big Farm Story (2021) came out before Rascal's Escape (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 Big Farm Story and Rascal's Escape similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.
- Do both Big Farm Story and Rascal's Escape have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Big Farm Story ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Rascal's Escape ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Big Farm Story run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Big Farm Story is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rascal's Escape doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.