Choose TFM: The First Men
Choose TFM: The First Men if you want an Indie experience. TFM: The First Men launched in 2022.
TFM: The First Men vs Outland Kingdoms
TFM: The First Men and Outland Kingdoms both land in Strategy, Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. TFM: The First Men (2022) is 2 years older than Outland Kingdoms (2024). Outland Kingdoms scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than TFM: The First Men (64.1% 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 Outland Kingdoms
Choose Outland Kingdoms if you want a RPG experience. Outland Kingdoms launched in 2024.
Both TFM: The First Men and Outland Kingdoms sit in Strategy, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 TFM: The First Men |  Outland Kingdoms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.1% positive (156 reviews) | 84.6% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gathering Tree | GBL |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- TFM: The First Men (2022) is 2 years older than Outland Kingdoms (2024).
- Outland Kingdoms scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than TFM: The First Men (64.1% positive).
- Outland Kingdoms is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than TFM: The First Men (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- TFM: The First Men is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Outland Kingdoms has no Deck rating yet.
TFM: The First Men vs Outland Kingdoms — FAQ
- Should I play TFM: The First Men or Outland Kingdoms first?
- If you want chronology, TFM: The First Men (2022) came out before Outland Kingdoms (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 TFM: The First Men and Outland Kingdoms similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, Early Access 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 TFM: The First Men run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — TFM: The First Men is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Outland Kingdoms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.