Castles on Clouds vs Archipelago
Castles on Clouds and Archipelago 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. Archipelago (2022) is 2 years older than Castles on Clouds (2024). Castles on Clouds scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Archipelago (75% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Castles on Clouds |  Archipelago | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Early Access | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (28 reviews) | 75% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TJ | Isaac Lee |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Archipelago (2022) is 2 years older than Castles on Clouds (2024).
- Castles on Clouds scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Archipelago (75% positive).
- Castles on Clouds is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Archipelago (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Castles on Clouds vs Archipelago — FAQ
- Should I play Castles on Clouds or Archipelago first?
- If you want chronology, Archipelago (2022) came out before Castles on Clouds (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 Castles on Clouds and Archipelago 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.