Choose HAAK
Choose HAAK if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HAAK launched in 2022.
HAAK vs Near The Sun
HAAK and Near The Sun 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. HAAK (2022) is 4 years older than Near The Sun (2026). HAAK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Near The Sun has no Deck rating yet. 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 Near The Sun
Choose Near The Sun if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Near The Sun launched in 2026.
Both HAAK and Near The Sun 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
 HAAK |  Near The Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (378 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blingame | Nonlinear |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- HAAK (2022) is 4 years older than Near The Sun (2026).
- HAAK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Near The Sun has no Deck rating yet.
HAAK vs Near The Sun — FAQ
- Should I play HAAK or Near The Sun first?
- If you want chronology, HAAK (2022) came out before Near The Sun (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 HAAK and Near The Sun 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 HAAK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HAAK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Near The Sun doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.