Choose Nova Lands
Choose Nova Lands if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,108 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nova Lands vs Prospector
Nova Lands and Prospector both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Nova Lands (2023) is 2 years older than Prospector (2025). Nova Lands scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than Prospector (70.9% 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 Prospector
Choose Prospector if you want a Casual experience. Prospector launched in 2025.
Both Nova Lands and Prospector sit in Strategy, 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
 Nova Lands |  Prospector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (1,108 reviews) | 70.9% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BEHEMUTT | Loonworks Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nova Lands (2023) is 2 years older than Prospector (2025).
- Nova Lands scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than Prospector (70.9% positive).
- Nova Lands is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Prospector (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Nova Lands vs Prospector — FAQ
- Should I play Nova Lands or Prospector first?
- If you want chronology, Nova Lands (2023) came out before Prospector (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 Nova Lands and Prospector similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do Nova Lands and Prospector both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.