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Machinefall vs Kingdoms in Arms

Machinefall and Kingdoms in Arms 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. Machinefall (2026) is 1 year older than Kingdoms in Arms (2027). Kingdoms in Arms has co-op; Machinefall does not. 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 Machinefall

Choose Machinefall if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Machinefall launched in 2026.

Choose Kingdoms in Arms

Choose Kingdoms in Arms if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Kingdoms in Arms launched in 2027.

Both Machinefall and Kingdoms in Arms 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

Machinefall vs Kingdoms in Arms — Steam metadata comparison
Machinefall — Steam game coverMachinefallKingdoms in Arms — Steam game coverKingdoms in Arms
Released20262027
GenresStrategyAction, Strategy
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price12.74 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews83.1% positive (89 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developersby Jan ZizkaIsegrimGames

Side by side

Machinefall vs Kingdoms in Arms — FAQ

Should I play Machinefall or Kingdoms in Arms first?
If you want chronology, Machinefall (2026) came out before Kingdoms in Arms (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 Machinefall and Kingdoms in Arms 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 Machinefall have multiplayer like Kingdoms in Arms?
No. Kingdoms in Arms supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Machinefall is listed as single-player only.
Machinefall vs Kingdoms in Arms — Verdict (2026) · imho.run