Choose Lost Technology
Choose Lost Technology if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Lost Technology launched in 2017.
Lost Technology vs States of Power
Lost Technology and States of Power 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. Lost Technology (2017) is 9 years older than States of Power (2026). 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 States of Power
Choose States of Power if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. States of Power launched in 2026.
Both Lost Technology and States of Power sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Lost Technology |  States of Power | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (377 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Studio 4D | Sarunas |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Lost Technology (2017) is 9 years older than States of Power (2026).
Lost Technology vs States of Power — FAQ
- Should I play Lost Technology or States of Power first?
- If you want chronology, Lost Technology (2017) came out before States of Power (2026). 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 Lost Technology and States of Power 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 Lost Technology have multiplayer like States of Power?
- No. States of Power supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Lost Technology is listed as single-player only.