Choose Ymir
Choose Ymir if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. Ymir launched in 2019.
Ymir vs Castra
Ymir and Castra 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. Ymir (2019) is 1 year older than Castra (2020). Castra is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Ymir (1.24 USD vs. 34.99 USD). 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 Castra
Choose Castra if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Castra launched in 2020.
Both Ymir and Castra 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
 Ymir |  Castra | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 1.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.1% positive (487 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thibaud Michaud | Red Fox Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Ymir (2019) is 1 year older than Castra (2020).
- Castra is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Ymir (1.24 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Ymir is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Castra has no Deck rating yet.
Ymir vs Castra — FAQ
- Should I play Ymir or Castra first?
- If you want chronology, Ymir (2019) came out before Castra (2020). 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 Ymir and Castra 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 Castra have multiplayer like Ymir?
- No. Ymir supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Castra is listed as single-player only.