Choose Imprisoned Queen
Choose Imprisoned Queen if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Imprisoned Queen launched in 2021.
Imprisoned Queen vs Border Conqueror
Imprisoned Queen and Border Conqueror both land in Simulation, RPG, 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 Simulation, RPG, Casual on Steam. Imprisoned Queen (2021) is 2 years older than Border Conqueror (2023). Imprisoned Queen scores higher on Steam reviews (54.1% positive) than Border Conqueror (52.4% 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 Border Conqueror
Choose Border Conqueror if you want an Indie experience. Border Conqueror launched in 2023.
Both Imprisoned Queen and Border Conqueror sit in Simulation, RPG, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (54.1% vs 52.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Imprisoned Queen |  Border Conqueror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.1% positive (74 reviews) | 52.4% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kanoe, BananaKing | Kanoe |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Imprisoned Queen (2021) is 2 years older than Border Conqueror (2023).
- Imprisoned Queen scores higher on Steam reviews (54.1% positive) than Border Conqueror (52.4% positive).
- Imprisoned Queen is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Border Conqueror (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Imprisoned Queen is Deck Unsupported, Border Conqueror is Deck Playable.
Imprisoned Queen vs Border Conqueror — FAQ
- Should I play Imprisoned Queen or Border Conqueror first?
- If you want chronology, Imprisoned Queen (2021) came out before Border Conqueror (2023). 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 Imprisoned Queen and Border Conqueror similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, RPG, 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.