Choose SimPocalypse
Choose SimPocalypse if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. SimPocalypse launched in 2021.
SimPocalypse vs Incremental Island
SimPocalypse and Incremental Island both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. SimPocalypse (2021) is 3 years older than Incremental Island (2024). Incremental Island scores higher on Steam reviews (70.6% positive) than SimPocalypse (66.1% positive). 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 Incremental Island
Choose Incremental Island if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Incremental Island launched in 2024.
Both SimPocalypse and Incremental Island sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 SimPocalypse |  Incremental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.1% positive (56 reviews) | 70.6% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gamex Studio | Tyler Hudson, Ryan Hoover |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- SimPocalypse (2021) is 3 years older than Incremental Island (2024).
- Incremental Island scores higher on Steam reviews (70.6% positive) than SimPocalypse (66.1% positive).
- Incremental Island is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than SimPocalypse (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Incremental Island is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SimPocalypse has no Deck rating yet.
SimPocalypse vs Incremental Island — FAQ
- Should I play SimPocalypse or Incremental Island first?
- If you want chronology, SimPocalypse (2021) came out before Incremental Island (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 SimPocalypse and Incremental Island similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.