Choose Craft The World
Choose Craft The World if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,576 Steam reviews back the pick.
Craft The World vs RimWorld
Craft The World and RimWorld 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. Craft The World (2014) is 4 years older than RimWorld (2018). RimWorld scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Craft The World (82.5% 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 RimWorld
Choose RimWorld if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.9% positive across 116,236 reviews.
Both Craft The World and RimWorld 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
 Craft The World |  RimWorld | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (4,576 reviews) | 97.9% positive (116,236 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dekovir Entertainment | Ludeon Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Craft The World (2014) is 4 years older than RimWorld (2018).
- RimWorld scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Craft The World (82.5% positive).
- Craft The World is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (18.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Craft The World has co-op; RimWorld does not.
- Steam Deck: Craft The World is Deck Playable, RimWorld is Deck Verified.
Craft The World vs RimWorld — FAQ
- Which is better, Craft The World or RimWorld?
- On Steam reviews RimWorld scores higher (97.9% positive) than Craft The World (82.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, RimWorld is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Craft The World or RimWorld first?
- If you want chronology, Craft The World (2014) came out before RimWorld (2018). 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 Craft The World and RimWorld 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 RimWorld have multiplayer like Craft The World?
- No. Craft The World supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while RimWorld is listed as single-player only.