Heliopedia vs Hideko
Heliopedia and Hideko 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. Heliopedia (2021) is 3 years older than Hideko (2024). Hideko scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Heliopedia (89% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Heliopedia |  Hideko | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (136 reviews) | 97.7% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sokpop Collective | Sokpop Collective |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Heliopedia (2021) is 3 years older than Hideko (2024).
- Hideko scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Heliopedia (89% positive).
- Hideko is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Heliopedia (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Heliopedia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hideko has no Deck rating yet.
Heliopedia vs Hideko — FAQ
- Should I play Heliopedia or Hideko first?
- If you want chronology, Heliopedia (2021) came out before Hideko (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 Heliopedia and Hideko 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.
- Does Heliopedia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Heliopedia is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hideko doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.