Choose Nova-111
Choose Nova-111 if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nova-111 launched in 2015.
Nova-111 vs Approaching Infinity
Nova-111 and Approaching Infinity both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Nova-111 (2015) is 10 years older than Approaching Infinity (2025). Approaching Infinity scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Nova-111 (90.3% 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 Approaching Infinity
Choose Approaching Infinity if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Approaching Infinity launched in 2025.
Both Nova-111 and Approaching Infinity sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Nova-111 |  Approaching Infinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (31 reviews) | 95.4% positive (606 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Funktronic Labs | IBOL |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nova-111 (2015) is 10 years older than Approaching Infinity (2025).
- Approaching Infinity scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Nova-111 (90.3% positive).
- Nova-111 is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Approaching Infinity (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Nova-111 is Deck Verified, Approaching Infinity is Deck Playable.
Nova-111 vs Approaching Infinity — FAQ
- Should I play Nova-111 or Approaching Infinity first?
- If you want chronology, Nova-111 (2015) came out before Approaching Infinity (2025). 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 Approaching Infinity similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.