Choose Harvester
Choose Harvester if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,005 Steam reviews back the pick.
Harvester vs Noctropolis
Harvester and Noctropolis both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. Harvester (2014) is 1 year older than Noctropolis (2015). Harvester scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Noctropolis (84% 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 Noctropolis
Choose Noctropolis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Noctropolis launched in 2015.
Both Harvester and Noctropolis sit in Adventure 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
 Harvester |  Noctropolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (1,005 reviews) | 84% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DigiFX Interactive | Flashpoint Productions, Nightdive Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Harvester (2014) is 1 year older than Noctropolis (2015).
- Harvester scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Noctropolis (84% positive).
- Harvester is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Noctropolis (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Harvester vs Noctropolis — FAQ
- Should I play Harvester or Noctropolis first?
- If you want chronology, Harvester (2014) came out before Noctropolis (2015). 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 Harvester and Noctropolis similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.