Choose Gnomoria
Choose Gnomoria if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,111 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gnomoria vs Elven City Simulator
Gnomoria and Elven City Simulator both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Gnomoria (2016) is 8 years older than Elven City Simulator (2024). Elven City Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Gnomoria (73.6% 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 Elven City Simulator
Choose Elven City Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elven City Simulator launched in 2024.
Both Gnomoria and Elven City Simulator sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Gnomoria |  Elven City Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.6% positive (2,111 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robotronic Games | Igor Vasilenko, Gleb Kononov |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Gnomoria (2016) is 8 years older than Elven City Simulator (2024).
- Elven City Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Gnomoria (73.6% positive).
- Elven City Simulator is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than Gnomoria (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Gnomoria is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Elven City Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Gnomoria vs Elven City Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Gnomoria or Elven City Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Gnomoria (2016) came out before Elven City Simulator (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 Gnomoria and Elven City Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Gnomoria run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gnomoria is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Elven City Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.