Choose 1849
Choose 1849 if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. 1849 launched in 2014.
1849 vs Big Bang West
1849 and Big Bang West 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. 1849 (2014) is 7 years older than Big Bang West (2021). Big Bang West scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than 1849 (68.8% 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 Big Bang West
Choose Big Bang West if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Big Bang West launched in 2021.
Both 1849 and Big Bang West sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 1849 |  Big Bang West | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (189 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SomaSim | Pavel Tovarys |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- 1849 (2014) is 7 years older than Big Bang West (2021).
- Big Bang West scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than 1849 (68.8% positive).
- Big Bang West is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than 1849 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
1849 vs Big Bang West — FAQ
- Should I play 1849 or Big Bang West first?
- If you want chronology, 1849 (2014) came out before Big Bang West (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 1849 and Big Bang West 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.