Choose CyberHive
Choose CyberHive if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. CyberHive launched in 2020.
CyberHive vs Dead in Antares
CyberHive and Dead in Antares both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. CyberHive (2020) is 6 years older than Dead in Antares (2026). Dead in Antares scores higher on Steam reviews (78.4% positive) than CyberHive (57.1% 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 Dead in Antares
Choose Dead in Antares if you want the Stereo Sound, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dead in Antares launched in 2026.
Both CyberHive and Dead in Antares sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 CyberHive |  Dead in Antares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.59 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (14 reviews) | 78.4% positive (116 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blazing Planet Studio | Ishtar Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CyberHive (2020) is 6 years older than Dead in Antares (2026).
- Dead in Antares scores higher on Steam reviews (78.4% positive) than CyberHive (57.1% positive).
- CyberHive is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Dead in Antares (1.59 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
CyberHive vs Dead in Antares — FAQ
- Should I play CyberHive or Dead in Antares first?
- If you want chronology, CyberHive (2020) came out before Dead in Antares (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 CyberHive and Dead in Antares similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.