Choose Roguebook
Choose Roguebook if you want an Adventure experience. 1,911 Steam reviews back the pick.
Roguebook vs Helmetman
Roguebook and Helmetman both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Roguebook (2021) is 2 years older than Helmetman (2023). Roguebook scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Helmetman (75% 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 Helmetman
Choose Helmetman if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Helmetman launched in 2023.
Both Roguebook and Helmetman sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Roguebook |  Helmetman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (1,911 reviews) | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Abrakam Entertainment SA | GoniNmimi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Roguebook (2021) is 2 years older than Helmetman (2023).
- Roguebook scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Helmetman (75% positive).
- Helmetman is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Roguebook vs Helmetman — FAQ
- Should I play Roguebook or Helmetman first?
- If you want chronology, Roguebook (2021) came out before Helmetman (2023). 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 Roguebook and Helmetman similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.