Choose Imperi II
Choose Imperi II if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Imperi II launched in 2018.
Imperi II vs Ratropolis
Imperi II and Ratropolis 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. Imperi II (2018) is 2 years older than Ratropolis (2020). Imperi II is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Ratropolis (0.54 USD vs. 7.19 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 Ratropolis
Choose Ratropolis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,698 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Imperi II and Ratropolis sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Imperi II |  Ratropolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.54 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 86.2% positive (1,698 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nuts and Volts Electronics | Cassel Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Imperi II (2018) is 2 years older than Ratropolis (2020).
- Imperi II is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Ratropolis (0.54 USD vs. 7.19 USD).
- Ratropolis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Imperi II has no Deck rating yet.
Imperi II vs Ratropolis — FAQ
- Should I play Imperi II or Ratropolis first?
- If you want chronology, Imperi II (2018) came out before Ratropolis (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 Imperi II and Ratropolis 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.