Hero Among Us vs Influence, Inc.
Hero Among Us and Influence, Inc. both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Hero Among Us (2021) is 1 year older than Influence, Inc. (2022). Influence, Inc. scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Hero Among Us (61.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hero Among Us |  Influence, Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.5% positive (13 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fire Horse Studio | Curious Bird |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Hero Among Us (2021) is 1 year older than Influence, Inc. (2022).
- Influence, Inc. scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Hero Among Us (61.5% positive).
- Hero Among Us is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Influence, Inc. (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Hero Among Us vs Influence, Inc. — FAQ
- Should I play Hero Among Us or Influence, Inc. first?
- If you want chronology, Hero Among Us (2021) came out before Influence, Inc. (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 Hero Among Us and Influence, Inc. similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.