Choose The Steps as we know them
Choose The Steps as we know them if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Steps as we know them launched in 2021.
The Steps as we know them vs Country Hopper
The Steps as we know them and Country Hopper both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. The Steps as we know them (2021) is 4 years older than Country Hopper (2025). Country Hopper is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Steps as we know them (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Country Hopper
Choose Country Hopper if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Country Hopper launched in 2025.
Both The Steps as we know them and Country Hopper sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 The Steps as we know them |  Country Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Provision Games | Blue Math |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Steps as we know them (2021) is 4 years older than Country Hopper (2025).
- Country Hopper is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Steps as we know them (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Steps as we know them vs Country Hopper — FAQ
- Should I play The Steps as we know them or Country Hopper first?
- If you want chronology, The Steps as we know them (2021) came out before Country Hopper (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 The Steps as we know them and Country Hopper similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.