Choose RimWorld
Choose RimWorld if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.9% positive across 116,236 reviews.
RimWorld vs Space Haven
RimWorld and Space Haven 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 2 years older than Space Haven (2020). RimWorld scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Space Haven (85.5% positive). 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 Space Haven
Choose Space Haven if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,252 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both RimWorld and Space Haven sit in Strategy, Indie, 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 |  Space Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (116,236 reviews) | 85.5% positive (5,252 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ludeon Studios | Bugbyte Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- RimWorld (2018) is 2 years older than Space Haven (2020).
- RimWorld scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Space Haven (85.5% positive).
- Space Haven is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (24.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
RimWorld vs Space Haven — FAQ
- Which is better, RimWorld or Space Haven?
- On Steam reviews RimWorld scores higher (97.9% positive) than Space Haven (85.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, RimWorld is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play RimWorld or Space Haven first?
- If you want chronology, RimWorld (2018) came out before Space Haven (2020). 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 Space Haven 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.
- Do RimWorld and Space Haven both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.