Choose Loop Hero
Choose Loop Hero if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 15,907 Steam reviews back the pick.
Loop Hero vs SuperNovem
Loop Hero and SuperNovem both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Loop Hero (2021) is 3 years older than SuperNovem (2024). Loop Hero is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than SuperNovem (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 SuperNovem
Choose SuperNovem if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SuperNovem launched in 2024.
Both Loop Hero and SuperNovem sit in Strategy and 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
 Loop Hero |  SuperNovem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (15,907 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Four Quarters | CowboyCurtis |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Loop Hero (2021) is 3 years older than SuperNovem (2024).
- Loop Hero is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than SuperNovem (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Loop Hero is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SuperNovem has no Deck rating yet.
Loop Hero vs SuperNovem — FAQ
- Should I play Loop Hero or SuperNovem first?
- If you want chronology, Loop Hero (2021) came out before SuperNovem (2024). 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 Loop Hero and SuperNovem similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Loop Hero run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Loop Hero is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SuperNovem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.