Choose Urja
Choose Urja if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Urja launched in 2015.
Urja vs The Steps as we know them
Urja and The Steps as we know them both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Urja (2015) is 6 years older than The Steps as we know them (2021). The Steps as we know them is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Urja (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Steps as we know them
Choose The Steps as we know them if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Steps as we know them launched in 2021.
Both Urja and The Steps as we know them sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Urja |  The Steps as we know them | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 38.3% positive (47 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Breaking Fourth | The Provision Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Urja (2015) is 6 years older than The Steps as we know them (2021).
- The Steps as we know them is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Urja (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Urja vs The Steps as we know them — FAQ
- Should I play Urja or The Steps as we know them first?
- If you want chronology, Urja (2015) came out before The Steps as we know them (2021). 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 Urja and The Steps as we know them similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.