Choose Marvel's Midnight Suns
Choose Marvel's Midnight Suns if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 11,338 Steam reviews back the pick.
Marvel's Midnight Suns vs Heavy Wake
Marvel's Midnight Suns and Heavy Wake both land in Strategy, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Marvel's Midnight Suns (2022) is 4 years older than Heavy Wake (2026). Heavy Wake scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Marvel's Midnight Suns (83.4% 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 Heavy Wake
Choose Heavy Wake if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heavy Wake launched in 2026.
Both Marvel's Midnight Suns and Heavy Wake sit in Strategy and RPG 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
 Marvel's Midnight Suns |  Heavy Wake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 1.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.4% positive (11,338 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firaxis Games | Cold and Wet Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Marvel's Midnight Suns (2022) is 4 years older than Heavy Wake (2026).
- Heavy Wake scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Marvel's Midnight Suns (83.4% positive).
- Heavy Wake is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Marvel's Midnight Suns (1.79 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Marvel's Midnight Suns is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Heavy Wake has no Deck rating yet.
Marvel's Midnight Suns vs Heavy Wake — FAQ
- Should I play Marvel's Midnight Suns or Heavy Wake first?
- If you want chronology, Marvel's Midnight Suns (2022) came out before Heavy Wake (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 Marvel's Midnight Suns and Heavy Wake similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG 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 Marvel's Midnight Suns run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Marvel's Midnight Suns is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Heavy Wake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.