Choose X Rebirth
Choose X Rebirth if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,399 Steam reviews back the pick.
X Rebirth vs Helium Rain
X Rebirth and Helium Rain both land in Action, 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 Action, Simulation on Steam. X Rebirth (2013) is 5 years older than Helium Rain (2018). Helium Rain scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than X Rebirth (37.2% 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 Helium Rain
Choose Helium Rain if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.3% positive across 230 reviews.
Both X Rebirth and Helium Rain sit in Action 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 X Rebirth |  Helium Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 37.2% positive (3,399 reviews) | 78.3% positive (230 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Egosoft | Deimos Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- X Rebirth (2013) is 5 years older than Helium Rain (2018).
- Helium Rain scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than X Rebirth (37.2% positive).
- Helium Rain is free; X Rebirth is paid (5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
X Rebirth vs Helium Rain — FAQ
- Which is better, X Rebirth or Helium Rain?
- On Steam reviews Helium Rain scores higher (78.3% positive) than X Rebirth (37.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Helium Rain is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play X Rebirth or Helium Rain first?
- If you want chronology, X Rebirth (2013) came out before Helium Rain (2018). 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 X Rebirth and Helium Rain similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Helium Rain free?
- Yes — Helium Rain is a free-to-play Steam title. X Rebirth is paid (5.99 USD).