Choose Victoria 3
Choose Victoria 3 if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. 20,081 Steam reviews back the pick.
Victoria 3 vs I WAS A KING
Victoria 3 and I WAS A KING both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Victoria 3 (2022) is 4 years older than I WAS A KING (2026). I WAS A KING is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Victoria 3 (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 I WAS A KING
Choose I WAS A KING if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. I WAS A KING launched in 2026.
Both Victoria 3 and I WAS A KING sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Victoria 3 |  I WAS A KING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.7% positive (20,081 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Heritage Incorporation |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Victoria 3 (2022) is 4 years older than I WAS A KING (2026).
- I WAS A KING is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Victoria 3 (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Victoria 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; I WAS A KING has no Deck rating yet.
Victoria 3 vs I WAS A KING — FAQ
- Should I play Victoria 3 or I WAS A KING first?
- If you want chronology, Victoria 3 (2022) came out before I WAS A KING (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 Victoria 3 and I WAS A KING similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 I WAS A KING have multiplayer like Victoria 3?
- No. Victoria 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while I WAS A KING is listed as single-player only.
- Does Victoria 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Victoria 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. I WAS A KING doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.