Choose Gilded Rails
Choose Gilded Rails if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gilded Rails launched in 2018.
Gilded Rails vs 180 Files: The Aegis Project
Gilded Rails and 180 Files: The Aegis Project both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Gilded Rails (2018) is 2 years older than 180 Files: The Aegis Project (2020). 180 Files: The Aegis Project scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Gilded Rails (20% 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 180 Files: The Aegis Project
Choose 180 Files: The Aegis Project if you want a Casual experience. 180 Files: The Aegis Project launched in 2020.
Both Gilded Rails and 180 Files: The Aegis Project sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Gilded Rails |  180 Files: The Aegis Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 20% positive (10 reviews) | 90% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice of Games | Choice of Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Gilded Rails (2018) is 2 years older than 180 Files: The Aegis Project (2020).
- 180 Files: The Aegis Project scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Gilded Rails (20% positive).
- 180 Files: The Aegis Project is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Gilded Rails (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Gilded Rails vs 180 Files: The Aegis Project — FAQ
- Should I play Gilded Rails or 180 Files: The Aegis Project first?
- If you want chronology, Gilded Rails (2018) came out before 180 Files: The Aegis Project (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 Gilded Rails and 180 Files: The Aegis Project similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.