Choose Formata
Choose Formata if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Formata launched in 2017.
Formata vs Patched world
Formata and Patched world both land in Action, 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 share Action, Strategy on Steam. Formata (2017) is 3 years older than Patched world (2020). Patched world is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Formata (0.99 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 Patched world
Choose Patched world if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Patched world launched in 2020.
Both Formata and Patched world sit in Action and Strategy 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
 Formata |  Patched world | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (530 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nezon Production | Moondolino |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Formata (2017) is 3 years older than Patched world (2020).
- Patched world is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Formata (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Formata has co-op; Patched world does not.
Formata vs Patched world — FAQ
- Should I play Formata or Patched world first?
- If you want chronology, Formata (2017) came out before Patched world (2020). 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 Formata and Patched world similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Patched world have multiplayer like Formata?
- No. Formata supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Patched world is listed as single-player only.