Choose Imagine Earth
Choose Imagine Earth if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Imagine Earth launched in 2021.
Imagine Earth vs Multicellular
Imagine Earth and Multicellular 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. Multicellular (2018) is 3 years older than Imagine Earth (2021). Imagine Earth scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Multicellular (50% 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 Multicellular
Choose Multicellular if you want an Action, Adventure, and RPG game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Multicellular launched in 2018.
Both Imagine Earth and Multicellular 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
 Imagine Earth |  Multicellular | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (484 reviews) | 50% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Serious Bros. | Insane Dreamers |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Multicellular (2018) is 3 years older than Imagine Earth (2021).
- Imagine Earth scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Multicellular (50% positive).
- Multicellular is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Imagine Earth (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Multicellular has co-op; Imagine Earth does not.
- Imagine Earth is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Multicellular has no Deck rating yet.
Imagine Earth vs Multicellular — FAQ
- Should I play Imagine Earth or Multicellular first?
- If you want chronology, Multicellular (2018) came out before Imagine Earth (2021). 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 Imagine Earth and Multicellular 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 Imagine Earth have multiplayer like Multicellular?
- No. Multicellular supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Imagine Earth is listed as single-player only.
- Does Imagine Earth run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Imagine Earth is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Multicellular doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.