Choose Ultimus bellum
Choose Ultimus bellum if you want an Early Access experience. Ultimus bellum launched in 2017.
Ultimus bellum vs King Towers
Ultimus bellum and King Towers both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Ultimus bellum (2017) is 7 years older than King Towers (2024). King Towers is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Ultimus bellum (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 King Towers
Choose King Towers if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. King Towers launched in 2024.
Both Ultimus bellum and King Towers sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Ultimus bellum |  King Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (15 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lions Crayons Games | AgeOfGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Ultimus bellum (2017) is 7 years older than King Towers (2024).
- King Towers is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Ultimus bellum (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Ultimus bellum vs King Towers — FAQ
- Should I play Ultimus bellum or King Towers first?
- If you want chronology, Ultimus bellum (2017) came out before King Towers (2024). 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 Ultimus bellum and King Towers similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.