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OrbWars vs Blova

OrbWars and Blova both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. OrbWars (2023) is 3 years older than Blova (2026). Blova is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than OrbWars (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 OrbWars

Choose OrbWars if it matches what drew you to this matchup. OrbWars launched in 2023.

Choose Blova

Choose Blova if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blova launched in 2026.

Both OrbWars and Blova sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, 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

OrbWars vs Blova — Steam metadata comparison
OrbWars — Steam game coverOrbWarsBlova — Steam game coverBlova
Released20232026
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersNeox GamesEmberloom Games

Side by side

OrbWars vs Blova — FAQ

Should I play OrbWars or Blova first?
If you want chronology, OrbWars (2023) came out before Blova (2026). 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 OrbWars and Blova similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 both OrbWars and Blova have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: OrbWars ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Blova ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
Does OrbWars run on Steam Deck?
Yes — OrbWars is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Blova doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
OrbWars vs Blova — Verdict (2026) · imho.run