Choose Tavernier
Choose Tavernier if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tavernier launched in 2016.
Tavernier vs I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Tavernier and I Was a Teenage Exocolonist both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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 Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Tavernier (2016) is 6 years older than I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2022). I Was a Teenage Exocolonist scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Tavernier (75.5% 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 I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Choose I Was a Teenage Exocolonist if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.5% positive across 3,777 reviews.
Both Tavernier and I Was a Teenage Exocolonist sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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
 Tavernier |  I Was a Teenage Exocolonist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.5% positive (106 reviews) | 96.5% positive (3,777 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | From The Bard | Northway Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Tavernier (2016) is 6 years older than I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2022).
- I Was a Teenage Exocolonist scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Tavernier (75.5% positive).
- Tavernier is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tavernier has no Deck rating yet.
Tavernier vs I Was a Teenage Exocolonist — FAQ
- Which is better, Tavernier or I Was a Teenage Exocolonist?
- On Steam reviews I Was a Teenage Exocolonist scores higher (96.5% positive) than Tavernier (75.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Tavernier or I Was a Teenage Exocolonist first?
- If you want chronology, Tavernier (2016) came out before I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2022). 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 Tavernier and I Was a Teenage Exocolonist similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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.