Choose HAAK
Choose HAAK if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HAAK launched in 2022.
HAAK vs 1989 After the War
HAAK and 1989 After the War 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 3 years older than 1989 After the War (2025). HAAK scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than 1989 After the War (90% 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 1989 After the War
Choose 1989 After the War if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1989 After the War launched in 2025.
Both HAAK and 1989 After the War 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 |  1989 After the War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (378 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blingame | SEEP |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- HAAK (2022) is 3 years older than 1989 After the War (2025).
- HAAK scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than 1989 After the War (90% positive).
- 1989 After the War is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than HAAK (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- HAAK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 1989 After the War has no Deck rating yet.
HAAK vs 1989 After the War — FAQ
- Should I play HAAK or 1989 After the War first?
- If you want chronology, HAAK (2022) came out before 1989 After the War (2025). 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 1989 After the War 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. 1989 After the War doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.