Choose RPG纪元
Choose RPG纪元 if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. RPG纪元 launched in 2019.
RPG纪元 vs 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey
RPG纪元 and 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. RPG纪元 (2019) is 2 years older than 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey (2021). RPG纪元 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey
Choose 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey if you want a Simulation experience. 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey launched in 2021.
Both RPG纪元 and 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 RPG纪元 |  放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 46.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 创克游戏工作室, 小创 | OnigiriStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- RPG纪元 (2019) is 2 years older than 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey (2021).
- RPG纪元 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
RPG纪元 vs 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey — FAQ
- Should I play RPG纪元 or 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, RPG纪元 (2019) came out before 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey (2021). 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 RPG纪元 and 放置勇者：远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.