Choose Army of Ruin
Choose Army of Ruin if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,338 Steam reviews back the pick.
Army of Ruin vs Space Horde Attack
Army of Ruin and Space Horde Attack both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Army of Ruin (2023) is 1 year older than Space Horde Attack (2024). Space Horde Attack is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Army of Ruin (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Space Horde Attack
Choose Space Horde Attack if you want a Simulation experience. Space Horde Attack launched in 2024.
Both Army of Ruin and Space Horde Attack sit in Action and Indie 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
 Army of Ruin |  Space Horde Attack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (1,338 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkstone Studios | GameProdTeam |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Army of Ruin (2023) is 1 year older than Space Horde Attack (2024).
- Space Horde Attack is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Army of Ruin (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Army of Ruin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Horde Attack has no Deck rating yet.
Army of Ruin vs Space Horde Attack — FAQ
- Should I play Army of Ruin or Space Horde Attack first?
- If you want chronology, Army of Ruin (2023) came out before Space Horde Attack (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 Army of Ruin and Space Horde Attack similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Army of Ruin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Army of Ruin is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Horde Attack doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.