Choose Devil and the Fairy
Choose Devil and the Fairy if you want an Adventure experience. Devil and the Fairy launched in 2018.
Devil and the Fairy vs Coloniam
Devil and the Fairy and Coloniam both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Devil and the Fairy (2018) is 2 years older than Coloniam (2020). Devil and the Fairy scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than Coloniam (35.3% 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 Coloniam
Choose Coloniam if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Coloniam launched in 2020.
Both Devil and the Fairy and Coloniam sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Devil and the Fairy |  Coloniam | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (22 reviews) | 35.3% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HandyGames | Austin M. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Devil and the Fairy (2018) is 2 years older than Coloniam (2020).
- Devil and the Fairy scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than Coloniam (35.3% positive).
- Coloniam is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Devil and the Fairy (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Devil and the Fairy vs Coloniam — FAQ
- Should I play Devil and the Fairy or Coloniam first?
- If you want chronology, Devil and the Fairy (2018) came out before Coloniam (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 Devil and the Fairy and Coloniam similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.