Choose 2236 A.D.
Choose 2236 A.D. if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 32% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2236 A.D. launched in 2018.
2236 A.D. vs ISLAND
2236 A.D. and ISLAND both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Both released in 2018. ISLAND scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than 2236 A.D. (84.6% 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 ISLAND
Choose ISLAND if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. ISLAND launched in 2018.
Both 2236 A.D. and ISLAND sit in Casual 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
 2236 A.D. |  ISLAND | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 21.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (39 reviews) | 90.7% positive (183 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chloro | Frontwing |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Both released in 2018.
- ISLAND scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than 2236 A.D. (84.6% positive).
- 2236 A.D. is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than ISLAND (14.99 USD vs. 21.99 USD).
- ISLAND is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; 2236 A.D. has no Deck rating yet.
2236 A.D. vs ISLAND — FAQ
- Are 2236 A.D. and ISLAND similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.