Choose Nova Lands
Choose Nova Lands if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure experience. 1,108 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nova Lands vs AutoForge
Nova Lands and AutoForge both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Nova Lands (2023) is 1 year older than AutoForge (2024). Both sit near 90% positive on Steam (Nova Lands: 1,108 reviews, AutoForge: 286). 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 AutoForge
Choose AutoForge if you want an Action and Early Access experience. AutoForge launched in 2024.
Both Nova Lands and AutoForge sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (89.9% vs 89.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nova Lands |  AutoForge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (1,108 reviews) | 89.5% positive (286 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BEHEMUTT | Siege Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Nova Lands (2023) is 1 year older than AutoForge (2024).
- Both sit near 90% positive on Steam (Nova Lands: 1,108 reviews, AutoForge: 286).
- AutoForge is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Nova Lands (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Nova Lands vs AutoForge — FAQ
- Which is better, Nova Lands or AutoForge?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Nova Lands sits at 89.9% positive (1,108 reviews), AutoForge at 89.5% (286). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Nova Lands or AutoForge first?
- If you want chronology, Nova Lands (2023) came out before AutoForge (2024). 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 AutoForge similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Nova Lands and AutoForge 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.