Choose RimWorld
Choose RimWorld if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 116,236 Steam reviews back the pick.
RimWorld vs Vilset
RimWorld and Vilset 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. RimWorld (2018) is 3 years older than Vilset (2021). RimWorld scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Vilset (33.3% 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 Vilset
Choose Vilset if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vilset launched in 2021.
Both RimWorld and Vilset sit in Strategy 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
 RimWorld |  Vilset | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (116,236 reviews) | 33.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ludeon Studios | Another Reality |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- RimWorld (2018) is 3 years older than Vilset (2021).
- RimWorld scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Vilset (33.3% positive).
- Vilset is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (15.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: RimWorld is Deck Verified, Vilset is Deck Playable.
RimWorld vs Vilset — FAQ
- Should I play RimWorld or Vilset first?
- If you want chronology, RimWorld (2018) came out before Vilset (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 RimWorld and Vilset 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.