Choose Exodus Borealis
Choose Exodus Borealis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Exodus Borealis launched in 2021.
Exodus Borealis vs Scarecropia
Exodus Borealis and Scarecropia both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Exodus Borealis (2021) is 4 years older than Scarecropia (2025). Scarecropia is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Exodus Borealis (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Scarecropia
Choose Scarecropia if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scarecropia launched in 2025.
Both Exodus Borealis and Scarecropia sit in Strategy 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
 Exodus Borealis |  Scarecropia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (197 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Smug Marmot Studios | JYP Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Exodus Borealis (2021) is 4 years older than Scarecropia (2025).
- Scarecropia is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Exodus Borealis (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Exodus Borealis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Scarecropia has no Deck rating yet.
Exodus Borealis vs Scarecropia — FAQ
- Should I play Exodus Borealis or Scarecropia first?
- If you want chronology, Exodus Borealis (2021) came out before Scarecropia (2025). 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 Exodus Borealis and Scarecropia similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Exodus Borealis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Exodus Borealis is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Scarecropia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.