Choose Exanima
Choose Exanima if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,861 Steam reviews back the pick.
Exanima vs Renova
Exanima and Renova both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Exanima (2015) is 6 years older than Renova (2021). Renova is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Exanima (8.99 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 Renova
Choose Renova if you want the Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Renova launched in 2021.
Both Exanima and Renova sit in Action, 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
 Exanima |  Renova | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (8,861 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bare Mettle Entertainment | Teutonic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Exanima (2015) is 6 years older than Renova (2021).
- Renova is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Exanima (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Exanima is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Renova has no Deck rating yet.
Exanima vs Renova — FAQ
- Should I play Exanima or Renova first?
- If you want chronology, Exanima (2015) came out before Renova (2021). 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 Exanima and Renova similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Exanima have multiplayer like Renova?
- No. Renova supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Exanima is listed as single-player only.
- Does Exanima run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Exanima is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Renova doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.