Choose The Universim
Choose The Universim if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 5,082 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Universim vs Mind the Vikings
The Universim and Mind the Vikings both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Mind the Vikings (2018) is 6 years older than The Universim (2024). The Universim scores higher on Steam reviews (79.6% positive) than Mind the Vikings (42.3% 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 Mind the Vikings
Choose Mind the Vikings if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mind the Vikings launched in 2018.
Both The Universim and Mind the Vikings sit in 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
 The Universim |  Mind the Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (5,082 reviews) | 42.3% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crytivo | Miso Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Mind the Vikings (2018) is 6 years older than The Universim (2024).
- The Universim scores higher on Steam reviews (79.6% positive) than Mind the Vikings (42.3% positive).
- Mind the Vikings is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than The Universim (10.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Universim is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mind the Vikings has no Deck rating yet.
The Universim vs Mind the Vikings — FAQ
- Should I play The Universim or Mind the Vikings first?
- If you want chronology, Mind the Vikings (2018) came out before The Universim (2024). 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 The Universim and Mind the Vikings similar?
- They overlap on 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 The Universim run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Universim is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mind the Vikings doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.