Choose Old World
Choose Old World if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.3% positive across 3,708 reviews.
Old World vs Rogue State Revolution
Old World and Rogue State Revolution both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Rogue State Revolution (2021) is 1 year older than Old World (2022). Old World scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Rogue State Revolution (73.7% 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 Rogue State Revolution
Choose Rogue State Revolution if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rogue State Revolution launched in 2021.
Both Old World and Rogue State Revolution sit in Strategy and 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
 Old World |  Rogue State Revolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (3,708 reviews) | 73.7% positive (350 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mohawk Games | LRDGames, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Rogue State Revolution (2021) is 1 year older than Old World (2022).
- Old World scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Rogue State Revolution (73.7% positive).
- Rogue State Revolution is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Old World (12.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Old World has co-op; Rogue State Revolution does not.
- Old World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rogue State Revolution has no Deck rating yet.
Old World vs Rogue State Revolution — FAQ
- Which is better, Old World or Rogue State Revolution?
- On Steam reviews Old World scores higher (84.3% positive) than Rogue State Revolution (73.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Old World is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Old World or Rogue State Revolution first?
- If you want chronology, Rogue State Revolution (2021) came out before Old World (2022). 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 Old World and Rogue State Revolution similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Rogue State Revolution have multiplayer like Old World?
- No. Old World supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Rogue State Revolution is listed as single-player only.
- Does Old World run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Old World is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rogue State Revolution doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.