Choose RimWorld
Choose RimWorld if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 116,236 Steam reviews back the pick.
RimWorld vs License To Clone
RimWorld and License To Clone 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 7 years older than License To Clone (2025). License To Clone is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (17.99 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 License To Clone
Choose License To Clone if you want an Action, Adventure, and RPG game with Color Alternatives and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. License To Clone launched in 2025.
Both RimWorld and License To Clone 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 |  License To Clone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (116,236 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ludeon Studios | Jam Donut Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- RimWorld (2018) is 7 years older than License To Clone (2025).
- License To Clone is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (17.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- RimWorld is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; License To Clone has no Deck rating yet.
RimWorld vs License To Clone — FAQ
- Should I play RimWorld or License To Clone first?
- If you want chronology, RimWorld (2018) came out before License To Clone (2025). 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 License To Clone 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. License To Clone doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.