Choose BattleCakes
Choose BattleCakes if you want a RPG and Casual experience. BattleCakes launched in 2024.
BattleCakes vs Lost Nova
BattleCakes and Lost Nova both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lost Nova (2022) is 2 years older than BattleCakes (2024). Lost Nova scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than BattleCakes (83.3% 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 Lost Nova
Choose Lost Nova if you want an Action and Simulation experience. Lost Nova launched in 2022.
Both BattleCakes and Lost Nova sit in 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
 BattleCakes |  Lost Nova | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) | 94% positive (167 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Volcano Bean | Jon Nielsen |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lost Nova (2022) is 2 years older than BattleCakes (2024).
- Lost Nova scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than BattleCakes (83.3% positive).
- Lost Nova is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than BattleCakes (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Lost Nova is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BattleCakes has no Deck rating yet.
BattleCakes vs Lost Nova — FAQ
- Should I play BattleCakes or Lost Nova first?
- If you want chronology, Lost Nova (2022) came out before BattleCakes (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 BattleCakes and Lost Nova similar?
- They overlap on 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.