Choose Pure Farming 2018
Choose Pure Farming 2018 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pure Farming 2018 launched in 2018.
Pure Farming 2018 vs Besmirch
Pure Farming 2018 and Besmirch 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. Pure Farming 2018 (2018) is 8 years older than Besmirch (2026). Besmirch scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Pure Farming 2018 (68.8% 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 Besmirch
Choose Besmirch if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Besmirch launched in 2026.
Both Pure Farming 2018 and Besmirch sit in Simulation 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
 Pure Farming 2018 |  Besmirch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (311 reviews) | 100% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ice Flames | Gangru Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Pure Farming 2018 (2018) is 8 years older than Besmirch (2026).
- Besmirch scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Pure Farming 2018 (68.8% positive).
- Besmirch is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pure Farming 2018 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Pure Farming 2018 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Besmirch has no Deck rating yet.
Pure Farming 2018 vs Besmirch — FAQ
- Should I play Pure Farming 2018 or Besmirch first?
- If you want chronology, Pure Farming 2018 (2018) came out before Besmirch (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 Pure Farming 2018 and Besmirch 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 Pure Farming 2018 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pure Farming 2018 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Besmirch doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.