Choose Evil Genius
Choose Evil Genius if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,345 Steam reviews back the pick.
Evil Genius vs Orb of Aeternum
Evil Genius and Orb of Aeternum 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. Evil Genius (2009) is 15 years older than Orb of Aeternum (2024). Evil Genius scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Orb of Aeternum (88.2% 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 Orb of Aeternum
Choose Orb of Aeternum if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orb of Aeternum launched in 2024.
Both Evil Genius and Orb of Aeternum sit in Strategy 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
 Evil Genius |  Orb of Aeternum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.2% positive (2,345 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elixir Studios | Johan Peitz, Vav |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Evil Genius (2009) is 15 years older than Orb of Aeternum (2024).
- Evil Genius scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Orb of Aeternum (88.2% positive).
- Orb of Aeternum is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Evil Genius (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Evil Genius is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Orb of Aeternum has no Deck rating yet.
Evil Genius vs Orb of Aeternum — FAQ
- Should I play Evil Genius or Orb of Aeternum first?
- If you want chronology, Evil Genius (2009) came out before Orb of Aeternum (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 Evil Genius and Orb of Aeternum 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.