Choose RimWorld
Choose RimWorld if you want the Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 116,236 Steam reviews back the pick.
RimWorld vs Regions
RimWorld and Regions both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. RimWorld (2018) is 9 years older than Regions (2027). RimWorld is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Regions 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 Regions
Choose Regions if you want a Casual and Early Access game with HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Regions launched in 2027.
Both RimWorld and Regions sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  Regions | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| 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 | Exit 5 Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- RimWorld (2018) is 9 years older than Regions (2027).
- RimWorld is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Regions has no Deck rating yet.
RimWorld vs Regions — FAQ
- Should I play RimWorld or Regions first?
- If you want chronology, RimWorld (2018) came out before Regions (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 RimWorld and Regions similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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. Regions doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.