Choose Roguebook
Choose Roguebook if you want an Indie experience. 1,911 Steam reviews back the pick.
Roguebook vs Novus Orbis
Roguebook and Novus Orbis both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Roguebook (2021) is 4 years older than Novus Orbis (2025). Novus Orbis scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Roguebook (85.1% 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 Novus Orbis
Choose Novus Orbis if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Novus Orbis launched in 2025.
Both Roguebook and Novus Orbis sit in Strategy, 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
 Roguebook |  Novus Orbis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (1,911 reviews) | 93.8% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Abrakam Entertainment SA | Seizo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Roguebook (2021) is 4 years older than Novus Orbis (2025).
- Novus Orbis scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Roguebook (85.1% positive).
- Novus Orbis is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (7.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Roguebook vs Novus Orbis — FAQ
- Should I play Roguebook or Novus Orbis first?
- If you want chronology, Roguebook (2021) came out before Novus Orbis (2025). 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 Novus Orbis similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.