Choose Poly Universe
Choose Poly Universe if you want a Simulation experience. Poly Universe launched in 2018.
Poly Universe vs MicroTown
Poly Universe and MicroTown both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Poly Universe (2018) is 1 year older than MicroTown (2019). MicroTown scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Poly Universe (84.5% 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 MicroTown
Choose MicroTown if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. MicroTown launched in 2019.
Both Poly Universe and MicroTown sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Poly Universe |  MicroTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (71 reviews) | 94.1% positive (322 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pouchmouse | Snowy Ash Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Poly Universe (2018) is 1 year older than MicroTown (2019).
- MicroTown scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Poly Universe (84.5% positive).
- MicroTown is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Poly Universe (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Poly Universe vs MicroTown — FAQ
- Should I play Poly Universe or MicroTown first?
- If you want chronology, Poly Universe (2018) came out before MicroTown (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 Poly Universe and MicroTown similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.