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Autonauts vs Piratebots vs Havendock

Autonauts vs Piratebots and Havendock both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Autonauts vs Piratebots (2022) is 3 years older than Havendock (2025). Havendock scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Autonauts vs Piratebots (78.8% 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 Autonauts vs Piratebots

Choose Autonauts vs Piratebots if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Autonauts vs Piratebots launched in 2022.

Choose Havendock

Choose Havendock if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.8% positive across 667 reviews.

Both Autonauts vs Piratebots and Havendock sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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.

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Autonauts vs Piratebots vs Havendock — Steam metadata comparison
Autonauts vs Piratebots — Steam game coverAutonauts vs PiratebotsHavendock — Steam game coverHavendock
Released20222025
GenresStrategy, Indie, Simulation, CasualStrategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price19.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews78.8% positive (184 reviews)86.8% positive (667 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDenkiYYZ Studio

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Autonauts vs Piratebots vs Havendock — FAQ

Which is better, Autonauts vs Piratebots or Havendock?
On Steam reviews Havendock scores higher (86.8% positive) than Autonauts vs Piratebots (78.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Havendock is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Autonauts vs Piratebots or Havendock first?
If you want chronology, Autonauts vs Piratebots (2022) came out before Havendock (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 Autonauts vs Piratebots and Havendock similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.