Choose Convoy
Choose Convoy if you want a RPG experience. Convoy launched in 2015.
Convoy vs Homeworld Defense
Convoy and Homeworld Defense both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Convoy (2015) is 3 years older than Homeworld Defense (2018). Homeworld Defense is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Convoy (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Homeworld Defense
Choose Homeworld Defense if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Homeworld Defense launched in 2018.
Both Convoy and Homeworld Defense sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Convoy |  Homeworld Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (920 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Convoy Games | Krylov Viktor |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Convoy (2015) is 3 years older than Homeworld Defense (2018).
- Homeworld Defense is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Convoy (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Convoy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Homeworld Defense has no Deck rating yet.
Convoy vs Homeworld Defense — FAQ
- Should I play Convoy or Homeworld Defense first?
- If you want chronology, Convoy (2015) came out before Homeworld Defense (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 Convoy and Homeworld Defense similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Convoy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Convoy is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Homeworld Defense doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.