Choose Demolish & Build 2017
Choose Demolish & Build 2017 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Demolish & Build 2017 launched in 2016.
Demolish & Build 2017 vs Demolish & Build 2018
Demolish & Build 2017 and Demolish & Build 2018 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. Demolish & Build 2017 (2016) is 2 years older than Demolish & Build 2018 (2018). Demolish & Build 2017 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Demolish & Build 2018 (76.3% 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 Demolish & Build 2018
Choose Demolish & Build 2018 if you want an Indie game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Demolish & Build 2018 launched in 2018.
Both Demolish & Build 2017 and Demolish & Build 2018 sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (77.8% vs 76.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Demolish & Build 2017 |  Demolish & Build 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (99 reviews) | 76.3% positive (434 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Noble Muffins | Noble Muffins |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Demolish & Build 2017 (2016) is 2 years older than Demolish & Build 2018 (2018).
- Demolish & Build 2017 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Demolish & Build 2018 (76.3% positive).
- Demolish & Build 2018 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Demolish & Build 2017 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Demolish & Build 2018 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Demolish & Build 2017 has no Deck rating yet.
Demolish & Build 2017 vs Demolish & Build 2018 — FAQ
- Should I play Demolish & Build 2017 or Demolish & Build 2018 first?
- If you want chronology, Demolish & Build 2017 (2016) came out before Demolish & Build 2018 (2018). 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 Demolish & Build 2017 and Demolish & Build 2018 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 Demolish & Build 2017 have multiplayer like Demolish & Build 2018?
- No. Demolish & Build 2018 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Demolish & Build 2017 is listed as single-player only.