Choose The HeartBeat
Choose The HeartBeat if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. The HeartBeat launched in 2020.
The HeartBeat vs Civilization Simulator
The HeartBeat and Civilization Simulator 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. The HeartBeat (2020) is 3 years older than Civilization Simulator (2023). The HeartBeat is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Civilization Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Civilization Simulator
Choose Civilization Simulator if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Civilization Simulator launched in 2023.
Both The HeartBeat and Civilization Simulator 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
 The HeartBeat |  Civilization Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (34 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 猫柚工作室 | Alan |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The HeartBeat (2020) is 3 years older than Civilization Simulator (2023).
- The HeartBeat is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Civilization Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
The HeartBeat vs Civilization Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play The HeartBeat or Civilization Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, The HeartBeat (2020) came out before Civilization Simulator (2023). 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 The HeartBeat and Civilization Simulator 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.