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Kenshi vs The Expedition

Kenshi and The Expedition both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Kenshi (2018) is 1 year older than The Expedition (2019). The Expedition is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Kenshi (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Kenshi vs The Expedition — Steam metadata comparison
Kenshi — Steam game coverKenshiThe Expedition — Steam game coverThe Expedition
Released20182019
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPGStrategy, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price29.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews95.1% positive (46,830 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLo-Fi GamesLife Jumb DT, MyDreamForever

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Kenshi vs The Expedition — FAQ

Should I play Kenshi or The Expedition first?
If you want chronology, Kenshi (2018) came out before The Expedition (2019). 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 Kenshi and The Expedition similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Kenshi run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Kenshi is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Expedition doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.