Small World vs Eight-Minute Empire
Small World and Eight-Minute Empire both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Small World (2013) is 4 years older than Eight-Minute Empire (2017). Eight-Minute Empire scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Small World (68.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Small World |  Eight-Minute Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.9% positive (628 reviews) | 74.2% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Days of Wonder | Acram Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Small World (2013) is 4 years older than Eight-Minute Empire (2017).
- Eight-Minute Empire scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Small World (68.9% positive).
- Eight-Minute Empire is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Small World (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Small World vs Eight-Minute Empire — FAQ
- Should I play Small World or Eight-Minute Empire first?
- If you want chronology, Small World (2013) came out before Eight-Minute Empire (2017). 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 Small World and Eight-Minute Empire similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.