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Earth 2160 vs Earth 2150 Trilogy

Earth 2160 and Earth 2150 Trilogy 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 2150 Trilogy (2013). Earth 2150 Trilogy scores higher on Steam reviews (72.2% positive) than Earth 2160 (59.9% 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 2160

Choose Earth 2160 if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Earth 2160 launched in 2006.

Choose Earth 2150 Trilogy

Choose Earth 2150 Trilogy if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 72.2% positive across 223 reviews.

Both Earth 2160 and Earth 2150 Trilogy 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 vs Earth 2150 Trilogy — Steam metadata comparison
Earth 2160 — Steam game coverEarth 2160Earth 2150 Trilogy — Steam game coverEarth 2150 Trilogy
Released20062013
GenresStrategyStrategy
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews59.9% positive (327 reviews)72.2% positive (223 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersReality Pump StudiosReality Pump Studios

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Earth 2160 vs Earth 2150 Trilogy — FAQ

Which is better, Earth 2160 or Earth 2150 Trilogy?
On Steam reviews Earth 2150 Trilogy scores higher (72.2% positive) than Earth 2160 (59.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Earth 2150 Trilogy 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 2150 Trilogy first?
If you want chronology, Earth 2160 (2006) came out before Earth 2150 Trilogy (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 2150 Trilogy 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 2150 Trilogy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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