Choose Akka Arrh
Choose Akka Arrh if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Akka Arrh launched in 2023.
Akka Arrh vs Nova Swarm
Akka Arrh and Nova Swarm both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Akka Arrh (2023) is 3 years older than Nova Swarm (2026). Nova Swarm is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Akka Arrh (3.59 USD vs. 19.99 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 Nova Swarm
Choose Nova Swarm if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nova Swarm launched in 2026.
Both Akka Arrh and Nova Swarm sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Akka Arrh |  Nova Swarm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (44 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Llamasoft Ltd. | Tiny Foundry |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Akka Arrh (2023) is 3 years older than Nova Swarm (2026).
- Nova Swarm is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Akka Arrh (3.59 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Akka Arrh is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Nova Swarm has no Deck rating yet.
Akka Arrh vs Nova Swarm — FAQ
- Should I play Akka Arrh or Nova Swarm first?
- If you want chronology, Akka Arrh (2023) came out before Nova Swarm (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 Akka Arrh and Nova Swarm similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Akka Arrh run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Akka Arrh is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Nova Swarm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.