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RimWorld vs Terrafort

RimWorld and Terrafort both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. RimWorld (2018) is 6 years older than Terrafort (2024). Terrafort is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD). 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 RimWorld

Choose RimWorld if you want an Indie and Simulation 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.

Choose Terrafort

Choose Terrafort if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Terrafort launched in 2024.

Both RimWorld and Terrafort sit in Strategy 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 vs Terrafort — Steam metadata comparison
RimWorld — Steam game coverRimWorldTerrafort — Steam game coverTerrafort
Released20182024
GenresStrategy, Indie, SimulationAction, Strategy, Adventure, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price34.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews97.9% positive (116,236 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLudeon StudiosTessellation Specifications

Side by side

RimWorld vs Terrafort — FAQ

Should I play RimWorld or Terrafort first?
If you want chronology, RimWorld (2018) came out before Terrafort (2024). 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 Terrafort similar?
They overlap on Strategy 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. Terrafort doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
RimWorld vs Terrafort — Verdict (2026) · imho.run