Choose The HeartBeat
Choose The HeartBeat if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. The HeartBeat launched in 2020.
The HeartBeat vs MOBIUS BAND*
The HeartBeat and MOBIUS BAND* both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. The HeartBeat (2020) is 3 years older than MOBIUS BAND* (2023). The HeartBeat is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than MOBIUS BAND* (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 MOBIUS BAND*
Choose MOBIUS BAND* if you want a Simulation game with Steam Timeline. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. MOBIUS BAND* launched in 2023.
Both The HeartBeat and MOBIUS BAND* sit in Indie and RPG 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 |  MOBIUS BAND* | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (34 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 猫柚工作室 | Irregulars |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The HeartBeat (2020) is 3 years older than MOBIUS BAND* (2023).
- The HeartBeat is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than MOBIUS BAND* (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
The HeartBeat vs MOBIUS BAND* — FAQ
- Should I play The HeartBeat or MOBIUS BAND* first?
- If you want chronology, The HeartBeat (2020) came out before MOBIUS BAND* (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 MOBIUS BAND* similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.