Choose Gremlins, Inc.
Choose Gremlins, Inc. if you want the Online Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,224 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gremlins, Inc. vs Through the Ages
Gremlins, Inc. and Through the Ages both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Gremlins, Inc. (2016) is 2 years older than Through the Ages (2018). Through the Ages scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Gremlins, Inc. (82.7% 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 Through the Ages
Choose Through the Ages if you want the Steam Turn Notifications side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.6% positive across 942 reviews.
Both Gremlins, Inc. and Through the Ages sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Gremlins, Inc. |  Through the Ages | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.7% positive (1,224 reviews) | 91.6% positive (942 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Charlie Oscar Lima Tango Interactive Entertainment | CGE Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Gremlins, Inc. (2016) is 2 years older than Through the Ages (2018).
- Through the Ages scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Gremlins, Inc. (82.7% positive).
- Through the Ages is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Gremlins, Inc. (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Gremlins, Inc. has co-op; Through the Ages does not.
- Steam Deck: Gremlins, Inc. is Deck Verified, Through the Ages is Deck Unsupported.
Gremlins, Inc. vs Through the Ages — FAQ
- Which is better, Gremlins, Inc. or Through the Ages?
- On Steam reviews Through the Ages scores higher (91.6% positive) than Gremlins, Inc. (82.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Through the Ages is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Gremlins, Inc. or Through the Ages first?
- If you want chronology, Gremlins, Inc. (2016) came out before Through the Ages (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 Gremlins, Inc. and Through the Ages similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.