Choose Insurmountable
Choose Insurmountable if you want an Adventure experience. Insurmountable launched in 2021.
Insurmountable vs Heliotropism
Insurmountable and Heliotropism both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Insurmountable (2021) is 1 year older than Heliotropism (2022). Heliotropism scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Insurmountable (77% 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 Heliotropism
Choose Heliotropism if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heliotropism launched in 2022.
Both Insurmountable and Heliotropism sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Insurmountable |  Heliotropism | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (421 reviews) | 92.3% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ByteRockers' Games | Verde |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Insurmountable (2021) is 1 year older than Heliotropism (2022).
- Heliotropism scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Insurmountable (77% positive).
- Heliotropism is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Insurmountable (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Insurmountable is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Heliotropism has no Deck rating yet.
Insurmountable vs Heliotropism — FAQ
- Should I play Insurmountable or Heliotropism first?
- If you want chronology, Insurmountable (2021) came out before Heliotropism (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 Insurmountable and Heliotropism similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Insurmountable run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Insurmountable is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Heliotropism doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.