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Rise of the Argonauts vs Numen: Contest of Heroes

Rise of the Argonauts and Numen: Contest of Heroes both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Rise of the Argonauts (2009) is 1 year older than Numen: Contest of Heroes (2010). Rise of the Argonauts scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Numen: Contest of Heroes (46% 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 Rise of the Argonauts

Choose Rise of the Argonauts if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.8% positive across 171 reviews.

Choose Numen: Contest of Heroes

Choose Numen: Contest of Heroes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Numen: Contest of Heroes launched in 2010.

Both Rise of the Argonauts and Numen: Contest of Heroes sit in 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

Rise of the Argonauts vs Numen: Contest of Heroes — Steam metadata comparison
Rise of the Argonauts — Steam game coverRise of the ArgonautsNumen: Contest of Heroes — Steam game coverNumen: Contest of Heroes
Released20092010
GenresRPGRPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
PricePrice unknown7.99 USD
Steam reviews77.8% positive (171 reviews)46% positive (100 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLiquid EntertainmentCINEMAX GAMES

Side by side

Rise of the Argonauts vs Numen: Contest of Heroes — FAQ

Which is better, Rise of the Argonauts or Numen: Contest of Heroes?
On Steam reviews Rise of the Argonauts scores higher (77.8% positive) than Numen: Contest of Heroes (46% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rise of the Argonauts is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Rise of the Argonauts or Numen: Contest of Heroes first?
If you want chronology, Rise of the Argonauts (2009) came out before Numen: Contest of Heroes (2010). 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 Rise of the Argonauts and Numen: Contest of Heroes similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does Rise of the Argonauts run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Rise of the Argonauts is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Numen: Contest of Heroes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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