Choose Rage of Mechs
Choose Rage of Mechs if you want an Early Access game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Rage of Mechs launched in 2024.
Rage of Mechs vs Castle Empire
Rage of Mechs and Castle Empire both land in Strategy, 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, RPG on Steam. Castle Empire (2023) is 1 year older than Rage of Mechs (2024). Castle Empire is free; Rage of Mechs is paid (9.99 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 Castle Empire
Choose Castle Empire if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Castle Empire launched in 2023.
Both Rage of Mechs and Castle Empire sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Rage of Mechs |  Castle Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 69.2% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Custom Software Development Limited | HaoPlay Limited |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Castle Empire (2023) is 1 year older than Rage of Mechs (2024).
- Castle Empire is free; Rage of Mechs is paid (9.99 USD).
- Rage of Mechs has co-op; Castle Empire does not.
- Castle Empire is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Rage of Mechs has no Deck rating yet.
Rage of Mechs vs Castle Empire — FAQ
- Should I play Rage of Mechs or Castle Empire first?
- If you want chronology, Castle Empire (2023) came out before Rage of Mechs (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 Rage of Mechs and Castle Empire similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Is Castle Empire free?
- Yes — Castle Empire is a free-to-play Steam title. Rage of Mechs is paid (9.99 USD).