Choose Autocraft
Choose Autocraft if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Autocraft launched in 2017.
Autocraft vs 9.8
Autocraft and 9.8 both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Autocraft (2017) is 10 years older than 9.8 (2027). 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 9.8
Choose 9.8 if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 9.8 launched in 2027.
Both Autocraft and 9.8 sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Autocraft |  9.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 49.5% positive (196 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alientrap | Tremoço Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Autocraft (2017) is 10 years older than 9.8 (2027).
Autocraft vs 9.8 — FAQ
- Should I play Autocraft or 9.8 first?
- If you want chronology, Autocraft (2017) came out before 9.8 (2027). 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 Autocraft and 9.8 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.