Choose Uncharted Waters
Choose Uncharted Waters if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Uncharted Waters launched in 2017.
Uncharted Waters vs Ruby Journey
Uncharted Waters and Ruby Journey both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Uncharted Waters (2017) is 8 years older than Ruby Journey (2025). Ruby Journey is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Uncharted Waters (4.99 USD vs. 6.49 USD). 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 Ruby Journey
Choose Ruby Journey if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ruby Journey launched in 2025.
Both Uncharted Waters and Ruby Journey sit in 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
 Uncharted Waters |  Ruby Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | Aizeir |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Uncharted Waters (2017) is 8 years older than Ruby Journey (2025).
- Ruby Journey is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Uncharted Waters (4.99 USD vs. 6.49 USD).
Uncharted Waters vs Ruby Journey — FAQ
- Should I play Uncharted Waters or Ruby Journey first?
- If you want chronology, Uncharted Waters (2017) came out before Ruby Journey (2025). 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 Uncharted Waters and Ruby Journey similar?
- They overlap on 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.