Choose Rencounter
Choose Rencounter if you want a RPG experience. Rencounter launched in 2016.
Rencounter vs 50 years
Rencounter and 50 years 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. Rencounter (2016) is 1 year older than 50 years (2017). 50 years scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Rencounter (62.9% 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 50 years
Choose 50 years if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 50 years launched in 2017.
Both Rencounter and 50 years sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Rencounter |  50 years | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.9% positive (89 reviews) | 91.1% positive (246 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SPVD | Aleksandr Golovkin |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Rencounter (2016) is 1 year older than 50 years (2017).
- 50 years scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Rencounter (62.9% positive).
- 50 years is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Rencounter (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Rencounter vs 50 years — FAQ
- Should I play Rencounter or 50 years first?
- If you want chronology, Rencounter (2016) came out before 50 years (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 Rencounter and 50 years 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.