Choose Ceres
Choose Ceres if you want an Action and RPG experience. Ceres launched in 2015.
Ceres vs Tempest Citadel
Ceres and Tempest Citadel 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. Ceres (2015) is 3 years older than Tempest Citadel (2018). Tempest Citadel scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than Ceres (54.9% 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 Tempest Citadel
Choose Tempest Citadel if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tempest Citadel launched in 2018.
Both Ceres and Tempest Citadel 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
 Ceres |  Tempest Citadel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.9% positive (82 reviews) | 70% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jötunn Games | Aartform Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Ceres (2015) is 3 years older than Tempest Citadel (2018).
- Tempest Citadel scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than Ceres (54.9% positive).
- Tempest Citadel is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Ceres (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Ceres is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tempest Citadel has no Deck rating yet.
Ceres vs Tempest Citadel — FAQ
- Should I play Ceres or Tempest Citadel first?
- If you want chronology, Ceres (2015) came out before Tempest Citadel (2018). 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 Ceres and Tempest Citadel 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 Ceres run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ceres is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Tempest Citadel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.