Choose Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Choose Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander launched in 2016.
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander vs Project Tarvotan
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander and Project Tarvotan both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Project Tarvotan (2015) is 1 year older than Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (2016). Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than Project Tarvotan (51.9% 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 Project Tarvotan
Choose Project Tarvotan if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project Tarvotan launched in 2015.
Both Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander and Project Tarvotan sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander |  Project Tarvotan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.7% positive (870 reviews) | 51.9% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Massive Damage, Inc. | FlagmanJeremy |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Project Tarvotan (2015) is 1 year older than Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (2016).
- Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than Project Tarvotan (51.9% positive).
- Project Tarvotan is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Project Tarvotan has no Deck rating yet.
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander vs Project Tarvotan — FAQ
- Should I play Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander or Project Tarvotan first?
- If you want chronology, Project Tarvotan (2015) came out before Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (2016). 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 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander and Project Tarvotan similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Project Tarvotan doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.