Choose Soaring Machinariae
Choose Soaring Machinariae if it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. Soaring Machinariae launched in 2021.
Soaring Machinariae vs Worldless
Soaring Machinariae and Worldless both land in Action, RPG 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Soaring Machinariae (2021) is 2 years older than Worldless (2023). Worldless scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Soaring Machinariae (91.7% 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 Worldless
Choose Worldless if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,013 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Soaring Machinariae and Worldless sit in Action and RPG 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
 Soaring Machinariae |  Worldless | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) | 95.8% positive (1,013 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kensei | Noname Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Soaring Machinariae (2021) is 2 years older than Worldless (2023).
- Worldless scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Soaring Machinariae (91.7% positive).
- Soaring Machinariae is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Worldless (10.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Worldless is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Soaring Machinariae has no Deck rating yet.
Soaring Machinariae vs Worldless — FAQ
- Should I play Soaring Machinariae or Worldless first?
- If you want chronology, Soaring Machinariae (2021) came out before Worldless (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 Soaring Machinariae and Worldless similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.