Choose UnderRail
Choose UnderRail if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,912 Steam reviews back the pick.
UnderRail vs Rust of Steel
UnderRail and Rust of Steel both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. UnderRail (2015) is 10 years older than Rust of Steel (2025). Rust of Steel is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than UnderRail (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Rust of Steel
Choose Rust of Steel if it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rust of Steel launched in 2025.
Both UnderRail and Rust of Steel sit in Indie and RPG 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
 UnderRail |  Rust of Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (4,912 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stygian Software | Fortress13 Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- UnderRail (2015) is 10 years older than Rust of Steel (2025).
- Rust of Steel is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than UnderRail (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
UnderRail vs Rust of Steel — FAQ
- Should I play UnderRail or Rust of Steel first?
- If you want chronology, UnderRail (2015) came out before Rust of Steel (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 UnderRail and Rust of Steel similar?
- They overlap on 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.