Choose Demise of Nations
Choose Demise of Nations if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Demise of Nations launched in 2017.
Demise of Nations vs Old World
Demise of Nations and Old World 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. Demise of Nations (2017) is 5 years older than Old World (2022). Old World scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Demise of Nations (79.6% 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 Old World
Choose Old World if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.3% positive across 3,708 reviews.
Both Demise of Nations and Old World sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Demise of Nations |  Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play | Strategy, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (284 reviews) | 84.3% positive (3,708 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Noble Master LLC | Mohawk Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Demise of Nations (2017) is 5 years older than Old World (2022).
- Old World scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Demise of Nations (79.6% positive).
- Demise of Nations is free; Old World is paid (39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Old World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Demise of Nations has no Deck rating yet.
Demise of Nations vs Old World — FAQ
- Which is better, Demise of Nations or Old World?
- On Steam reviews Old World scores higher (84.3% positive) than Demise of Nations (79.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Old World is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Demise of Nations or Old World first?
- If you want chronology, Demise of Nations (2017) came out before Old World (2022). 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 Demise of Nations and Old World 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.
- Do both Demise of Nations and Old World have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Demise of Nations ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Old World ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Demise of Nations free?
- Yes — Demise of Nations is a free-to-play Steam title. Old World is paid (39.99 USD).