Choose RimWorld
Choose RimWorld if you want an Indie game with Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 116,236 Steam reviews back the pick.
RimWorld vs Small Kingdoms
RimWorld and Small Kingdoms 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 8 years older than Small Kingdoms (2026). RimWorld is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Small Kingdoms 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 Small Kingdoms
Choose Small Kingdoms if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Small Kingdoms launched in 2026.
Both RimWorld and Small Kingdoms sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 |  Small Kingdoms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (116,236 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ludeon Studios | Bad Logic Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- RimWorld (2018) is 8 years older than Small Kingdoms (2026).
- RimWorld is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Small Kingdoms has no Deck rating yet.
RimWorld vs Small Kingdoms — FAQ
- Should I play RimWorld or Small Kingdoms first?
- If you want chronology, RimWorld (2018) came out before Small Kingdoms (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 RimWorld and Small Kingdoms 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.
- Does RimWorld run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RimWorld is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Small Kingdoms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.