Choose Haiku, the Robot
Choose Haiku, the Robot if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,553 Steam reviews back the pick.
Haiku, the Robot vs Augment Anthem
Haiku, the Robot and Augment Anthem both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Haiku, the Robot (2022) is 4 years older than Augment Anthem (2026). Augment Anthem is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Haiku, the Robot (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Augment Anthem
Choose Augment Anthem if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Augment Anthem launched in 2026.
Both Haiku, the Robot and Augment Anthem sit in Action, 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
 Haiku, the Robot |  Augment Anthem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (1,553 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mister Morris Games | Project Ego |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Haiku, the Robot (2022) is 4 years older than Augment Anthem (2026).
- Augment Anthem is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Haiku, the Robot (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Haiku, the Robot is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Augment Anthem has no Deck rating yet.
Haiku, the Robot vs Augment Anthem — FAQ
- Should I play Haiku, the Robot or Augment Anthem first?
- If you want chronology, Haiku, the Robot (2022) came out before Augment Anthem (2026). 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 Haiku, the Robot and Augment Anthem similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Haiku, the Robot run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Haiku, the Robot is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Augment Anthem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.