Choose Encoded War
Choose Encoded War if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Encoded War launched in 2023.
Encoded War vs Civil Purgatory
Encoded War and Civil Purgatory both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Encoded War (2023) is 2 years older than Civil Purgatory (2025). Civil Purgatory is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Encoded War (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Civil Purgatory
Choose Civil Purgatory if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Civil Purgatory launched in 2025.
Both Encoded War and Civil Purgatory sit in Indie, 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
 Encoded War |  Civil Purgatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (27 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Somnolent Team | AIGround |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Encoded War (2023) is 2 years older than Civil Purgatory (2025).
- Civil Purgatory is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Encoded War (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Encoded War vs Civil Purgatory — FAQ
- Should I play Encoded War or Civil Purgatory first?
- If you want chronology, Encoded War (2023) came out before Civil Purgatory (2025). 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 Encoded War and Civil Purgatory similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.