Choose Invader TD
Choose Invader TD if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Invader TD launched in 2022.
Invader TD vs Kings of Cratia
Invader TD and Kings of Cratia both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Invader TD (2022) is 3 years older than Kings of Cratia (2025). Invader TD is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Kings of Cratia (2.99 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 Kings of Cratia
Choose Kings of Cratia if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Kings of Cratia launched in 2025.
Both Invader TD and Kings of Cratia sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Invader TD |  Kings of Cratia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Creativer Game Studio | eniscoskun |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Invader TD (2022) is 3 years older than Kings of Cratia (2025).
- Invader TD is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Kings of Cratia (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Invader TD vs Kings of Cratia — FAQ
- Should I play Invader TD or Kings of Cratia first?
- If you want chronology, Invader TD (2022) came out before Kings of Cratia (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 Invader TD and Kings of Cratia similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.