Choose Startopia
Choose Startopia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Startopia launched in 2013.
Startopia vs Hope of Humanity
Startopia and Hope of Humanity both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Startopia (2013) is 7 years older than Hope of Humanity (2020). Startopia scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Hope of Humanity (12.5% 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 Hope of Humanity
Choose Hope of Humanity if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Hope of Humanity launched in 2020.
Both Startopia and Hope of Humanity sit in 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Startopia |  Hope of Humanity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (649 reviews) | 12.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Little Planet Ltd, Mucky Foot Productions Ltd | Artepi Corporation |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Startopia (2013) is 7 years older than Hope of Humanity (2020).
- Startopia scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Hope of Humanity (12.5% positive).
- Hope of Humanity is free; Startopia is paid (6.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Startopia vs Hope of Humanity — FAQ
- Should I play Startopia or Hope of Humanity first?
- If you want chronology, Startopia (2013) came out before Hope of Humanity (2020). 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 Startopia and Hope of Humanity similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Hope of Humanity free?
- Yes — Hope of Humanity is a free-to-play Steam title. Startopia is paid (6.99 USD).