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 Metropolis
RimWorld and Metropolis 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. Both released in 2018. Metropolis is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (24.99 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 Metropolis
Choose Metropolis if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metropolis launched in 2018.
Both RimWorld and Metropolis 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 |  Metropolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (116,236 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ludeon Studios | Studio by the Bay |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2018.
- Metropolis is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (24.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- RimWorld is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Metropolis has no Deck rating yet.
RimWorld vs Metropolis — FAQ
- Are RimWorld and Metropolis 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. Metropolis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.