Choose Hero Generations
Choose Hero Generations if you want a Simulation experience. Hero Generations launched in 2015.
Hero Generations vs Rencounter
Hero Generations and Rencounter both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Hero Generations (2015) is 1 year older than Rencounter (2016). Rencounter scores higher on Steam reviews (62.9% positive) than Hero Generations (45.9% 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 Rencounter
Choose Rencounter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Rencounter launched in 2016.
Both Hero Generations and Rencounter sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Hero Generations |  Rencounter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.9% positive (133 reviews) | 62.9% positive (89 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heart Shaped Games LLC | SPVD |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Hero Generations (2015) is 1 year older than Rencounter (2016).
- Rencounter scores higher on Steam reviews (62.9% positive) than Hero Generations (45.9% positive).
- Rencounter is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hero Generations (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Hero Generations vs Rencounter — FAQ
- Should I play Hero Generations or Rencounter first?
- If you want chronology, Hero Generations (2015) came out before Rencounter (2016). 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 Hero Generations and Rencounter similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.