Choose Nova-111
Choose Nova-111 if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Nova-111 launched in 2015.
Nova-111 vs Ad Iterum
Nova-111 and Ad Iterum 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 11 years older than Ad Iterum (2026). Nova-111 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ad Iterum has no Deck rating yet. 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 Ad Iterum
Choose Ad Iterum if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ad Iterum launched in 2026.
Both Nova-111 and Ad Iterum 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 |  Ad Iterum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (31 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Funktronic Labs | Gabriel Maldonado |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Nova-111 (2015) is 11 years older than Ad Iterum (2026).
- Nova-111 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ad Iterum has no Deck rating yet.
Nova-111 vs Ad Iterum — FAQ
- Should I play Nova-111 or Ad Iterum first?
- If you want chronology, Nova-111 (2015) came out before Ad Iterum (2026). 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 Ad Iterum 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nova-111 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ad Iterum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.