Choose Earth 2160
Choose Earth 2160 if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 59.9% positive across 327 reviews.
Earth 2160 vs Earth 2140
Earth 2160 and Earth 2140 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. Earth 2160 (2006) is 7 years older than Earth 2140 (2013). Earth 2160 scores higher on Steam reviews (59.9% positive) than Earth 2140 (51% 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 Earth 2140
Choose Earth 2140 if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earth 2140 launched in 2013.
Both Earth 2160 and Earth 2140 sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Earth 2160 |  Earth 2140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.9% positive (327 reviews) | 51% positive (102 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Reality Pump Studios | Reality Pump Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Earth 2160 (2006) is 7 years older than Earth 2140 (2013).
- Earth 2160 scores higher on Steam reviews (59.9% positive) than Earth 2140 (51% positive).
- Earth 2140 is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Earth 2160 (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Earth 2160 has co-op; Earth 2140 does not.
- Earth 2160 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Earth 2140 has no Deck rating yet.
Earth 2160 vs Earth 2140 — FAQ
- Which is better, Earth 2160 or Earth 2140?
- On Steam reviews Earth 2160 scores higher (59.9% positive) than Earth 2140 (51% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Earth 2160 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Earth 2160 or Earth 2140 first?
- If you want chronology, Earth 2160 (2006) came out before Earth 2140 (2013). 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 Earth 2160 and Earth 2140 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 Earth 2160 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Earth 2160 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Earth 2140 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.