Choose EarthRoyale
Choose EarthRoyale if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. EarthRoyale launched in 2024.
EarthRoyale vs Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
EarthRoyale and Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator both land in Simulation, Casual 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 share Simulation, Casual on Steam. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator (2023) is 1 year older than EarthRoyale (2024). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than EarthRoyale (88.6% 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 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Choose Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.2% positive across 5,231 reviews.
Both EarthRoyale and Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator sit in Simulation and Casual 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
 EarthRoyale |  Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.6% positive (149 reviews) | 97.2% positive (5,231 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lizzycat / Lizabeth Gidlund | JoySpark Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator (2023) is 1 year older than EarthRoyale (2024).
- Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than EarthRoyale (88.6% positive).
- Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than EarthRoyale (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: EarthRoyale is Deck Verified, Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator is Deck Playable.
EarthRoyale vs Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, EarthRoyale or Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator scores higher (97.2% positive) than EarthRoyale (88.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play EarthRoyale or Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator (2023) came out before EarthRoyale (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 EarthRoyale and Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Casual 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.