Choose Gordian Quest
Choose Gordian Quest if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,811 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gordian Quest vs Ratropolis
Gordian Quest and Ratropolis both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Ratropolis (2020) is 2 years older than Gordian Quest (2022). Gordian Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% 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 Ratropolis
Choose Ratropolis if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,698 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Gordian Quest and Ratropolis sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (88% vs 86.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Gordian Quest |  Ratropolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,811 reviews) | 86.2% positive (1,698 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mixed Realms Pte Ltd, Swag Soft Holdings Pte Ltd | Cassel Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Ratropolis (2020) is 2 years older than Gordian Quest (2022).
- Gordian Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive).
- Gordian Quest is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Ratropolis (5.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Gordian Quest is Deck Verified, Ratropolis is Deck Playable.
Gordian Quest vs Ratropolis — FAQ
- Which is better, Gordian Quest or Ratropolis?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Gordian Quest sits at 88% positive (1,811 reviews), Ratropolis at 86.2% (1,698). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Gordian Quest or Ratropolis first?
- If you want chronology, Ratropolis (2020) came out before Gordian Quest (2022). 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 Gordian Quest and Ratropolis similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Ratropolis have multiplayer like Gordian Quest?
- No. Gordian Quest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Ratropolis is listed as single-player only.