Choose Insectipede
Choose Insectipede if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Insectipede launched in 2019.
Insectipede vs Helixian
Insectipede and Helixian both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Insectipede (2019) is 1 year older than Helixian (2020). Insectipede is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Helixian (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD). 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 Helixian
Choose Helixian if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Helixian launched in 2020.
Both Insectipede and Helixian sit in Indie 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
 Insectipede |  Helixian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LoadUpGames.com | Renissance Software |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Insectipede (2019) is 1 year older than Helixian (2020).
- Insectipede is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Helixian (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Insectipede vs Helixian — FAQ
- Should I play Insectipede or Helixian first?
- If you want chronology, Insectipede (2019) came out before Helixian (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 Insectipede and Helixian similar?
- They overlap on 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.