Choose Cliff Empire
Choose Cliff Empire if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,699 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cliff Empire vs Colonization Simulator
Cliff Empire and Colonization Simulator both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Cliff Empire (2019) is 5 years older than Colonization Simulator (2024). Colonization Simulator is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Cliff Empire (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD). 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 Colonization Simulator
Choose Colonization Simulator if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Colonization Simulator launched in 2024.
Both Cliff Empire and Colonization Simulator sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Cliff Empire |  Colonization Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (1,699 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lion's Shade | Imperian Online Rakovnik |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Cliff Empire (2019) is 5 years older than Colonization Simulator (2024).
- Colonization Simulator is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Cliff Empire (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Cliff Empire is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Colonization Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Cliff Empire vs Colonization Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Cliff Empire or Colonization Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Cliff Empire (2019) came out before Colonization Simulator (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 Cliff Empire and Colonization Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Does Cliff Empire run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cliff Empire is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Colonization Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.