Choose ESC
Choose ESC if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. ESC launched in 2020.
ESC vs Terranova
ESC and Terranova both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. ESC (2020) is 2 years older than Terranova (2022). ESC scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Terranova (96.8% 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 Terranova
Choose Terranova if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. Terranova launched in 2022.
Both ESC and Terranova sit in 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
 ESC |  Terranova | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 20.04 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.9% positive (88 reviews) | 96.8% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lena Raine | Studio Terranova |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- ESC (2020) is 2 years older than Terranova (2022).
- ESC scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Terranova (96.8% positive).
- ESC is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Terranova (4.99 USD vs. 20.04 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
ESC vs Terranova — FAQ
- Should I play ESC or Terranova first?
- If you want chronology, ESC (2020) came out before Terranova (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 ESC and Terranova similar?
- They overlap on 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.