Choose Nova-111
Choose Nova-111 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Nova-111 launched in 2015.
Nova-111 vs The Original Wizard
Nova-111 and The Original Wizard 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. Nova-111 (2015) is 8 years older than The Original Wizard (2023). The Original Wizard is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Nova-111 (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Original Wizard
Choose The Original Wizard if you want a RPG, Casual, and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Original Wizard launched in 2023.
Both Nova-111 and The Original Wizard 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
 Nova-111 |  The Original Wizard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (31 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Funktronic Labs | HecThoor Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Nova-111 (2015) is 8 years older than The Original Wizard (2023).
- The Original Wizard is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Nova-111 (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- The Original Wizard has co-op; Nova-111 does not.
- Nova-111 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Original Wizard has no Deck rating yet.
Nova-111 vs The Original Wizard — FAQ
- Should I play Nova-111 or The Original Wizard first?
- If you want chronology, Nova-111 (2015) came out before The Original Wizard (2023). 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 Nova-111 and The Original Wizard 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 Nova-111 have multiplayer like The Original Wizard?
- No. The Original Wizard supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Nova-111 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Nova-111 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nova-111 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Original Wizard doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.