Choose Microtopia
Choose Microtopia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Microtopia launched in 2025.
Microtopia vs Trappist
Microtopia and Trappist both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. Trappist (2024) is 1 year older than Microtopia (2025). Both sit near 88% positive on Steam (Microtopia: 509 reviews, Trappist: 56). 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 Trappist
Choose Trappist if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trappist launched in 2024.
Both Microtopia and Trappist sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (87.6% vs 87.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Microtopia |  Trappist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (509 reviews) | 87.5% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cordyceps Collective | Sirrah |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Trappist (2024) is 1 year older than Microtopia (2025).
- Both sit near 88% positive on Steam (Microtopia: 509 reviews, Trappist: 56).
- Trappist is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Microtopia (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Microtopia vs Trappist — FAQ
- Should I play Microtopia or Trappist first?
- If you want chronology, Trappist (2024) came out before Microtopia (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 Microtopia and Trappist similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.