Choose StackFortress
Choose StackFortress if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. StackFortress launched in 2018.
StackFortress vs Cliff Empire
StackFortress and Cliff Empire 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. StackFortress (2018) is 1 year older than Cliff Empire (2019). Cliff Empire scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than StackFortress (35.7% 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 Cliff Empire
Choose Cliff Empire if you want an Indie experience. 1,699 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both StackFortress and Cliff Empire 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
 StackFortress |  Cliff Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 35.7% positive (14 reviews) | 84.8% positive (1,699 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Overimagined Games | Lion's Shade |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- StackFortress (2018) is 1 year older than Cliff Empire (2019).
- Cliff Empire scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than StackFortress (35.7% positive).
- StackFortress is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Cliff Empire (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Cliff Empire is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; StackFortress has no Deck rating yet.
StackFortress vs Cliff Empire — FAQ
- Should I play StackFortress or Cliff Empire first?
- If you want chronology, StackFortress (2018) came out before Cliff Empire (2019). 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 StackFortress and Cliff Empire 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.