Choose Become the Moon
Choose Become the Moon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Become the Moon launched in 2025.
Become the Moon vs Empire in Decay
Become the Moon and Empire in Decay both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Become the Moon (2025) is 1 year older than Empire in Decay (2026). Become the Moon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Empire in Decay has no Deck rating yet. 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 Empire in Decay
Choose Empire in Decay if you want a RPG game with Stereo Sound and Save Anytime. Empire in Decay launched in 2026.
Both Become the Moon and Empire in Decay sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 Become the Moon |  Empire in Decay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 10.19 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 87.1% positive (116 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Feldspar Games, Ben Allen, Mosman | Siesta Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Become the Moon (2025) is 1 year older than Empire in Decay (2026).
- Become the Moon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Empire in Decay has no Deck rating yet.
Become the Moon vs Empire in Decay — FAQ
- Should I play Become the Moon or Empire in Decay first?
- If you want chronology, Become the Moon (2025) came out before Empire in Decay (2026). 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 Become the Moon and Empire in Decay similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Become the Moon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Become the Moon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Empire in Decay doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.