Choose Castles
Choose Castles if you want an Adventure experience. Castles launched in 2017.
Castles vs From Embers
Castles and From Embers 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. Castles (2017) is 9 years older than From Embers (2026). From Embers is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Castles (3.99 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 From Embers
Choose From Embers if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. From Embers launched in 2026.
Both Castles and From Embers sit in 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
 Castles |  From Embers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (11 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Quicksilver Software | Sean Elovirta |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Castles (2017) is 9 years older than From Embers (2026).
- From Embers is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Castles (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Castles vs From Embers — FAQ
- Should I play Castles or From Embers first?
- If you want chronology, Castles (2017) came out before From Embers (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 Castles and From Embers 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.