Choose Imperius
Choose Imperius if you want a Free To Play game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Imperius launched in 2024.
Imperius vs SOOT
Imperius and SOOT 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. SOOT (2022) is 2 years older than Imperius (2024). Imperius is free; SOOT is paid (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 SOOT
Choose SOOT if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. SOOT launched in 2022.
Both Imperius and SOOT 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
 Imperius |  SOOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Free To Play | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Incognito Interactive | Ceiba Software and Arts |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- SOOT (2022) is 2 years older than Imperius (2024).
- Imperius is free; SOOT is paid (19.99 USD).
Imperius vs SOOT — FAQ
- Should I play Imperius or SOOT first?
- If you want chronology, SOOT (2022) came out before Imperius (2024). 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 Imperius and SOOT 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 SOOT have multiplayer like Imperius?
- No. Imperius supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while SOOT is listed as single-player only.
- Is Imperius free?
- Yes — Imperius is a free-to-play Steam title. SOOT is paid (19.99 USD).