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.
Earth 2160 vs Perimeter
Earth 2160 and Perimeter 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 8 years older than Perimeter (2014). Perimeter scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% 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 Perimeter
Choose Perimeter if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Perimeter launched in 2014.
Both Earth 2160 and Perimeter 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 |  Perimeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2014 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.9% positive (327 reviews) | 81.5% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Reality Pump Studios | K-D Lab |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Earth 2160 (2006) is 8 years older than Perimeter (2014).
- Perimeter scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Earth 2160 (59.9% positive).
- Perimeter is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Earth 2160 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Earth 2160 has co-op; Perimeter does not.
- Earth 2160 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Perimeter has no Deck rating yet.
Earth 2160 vs Perimeter — FAQ
- Should I play Earth 2160 or Perimeter first?
- If you want chronology, Earth 2160 (2006) came out before Perimeter (2014). 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 Perimeter 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. Perimeter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.