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KINGDOMS vs Empires

KINGDOMS and Empires both land in Action, Adventure, Early Access 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 Action, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. KINGDOMS (2015) is 2 years older than Empires (2017). KINGDOMS scores higher on Steam reviews (69.3% positive) than Empires (31.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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KINGDOMS vs Empires — Steam metadata comparison
KINGDOMS — Steam game coverKINGDOMSEmpires — Steam game coverEmpires
Released20152017
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early AccessAction, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews69.3% positive (2,392 reviews)31.3% positive (16 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersOreolInteractive Gaming Studios

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KINGDOMS vs Empires — FAQ

Should I play KINGDOMS or Empires first?
If you want chronology, KINGDOMS (2015) came out before Empires (2017). 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 KINGDOMS and Empires similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, Early Access 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 KINGDOMS run on Steam Deck?
Yes — KINGDOMS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Empires doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.