Choose Last Horizon
Choose Last Horizon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Last Horizon launched in 2015.
Last Horizon vs Nova Protocol
Last Horizon and Nova Protocol both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Last Horizon (2015) is 11 years older than Nova Protocol (2026). Last Horizon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Nova Protocol 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 Nova Protocol
Choose Nova Protocol if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Nova Protocol launched in 2026.
Both Last Horizon and Nova Protocol sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Last Horizon |  Nova Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.5% positive (115 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixeljam | TAH Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Last Horizon (2015) is 11 years older than Nova Protocol (2026).
- Last Horizon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Nova Protocol has no Deck rating yet.
Last Horizon vs Nova Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Last Horizon or Nova Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Last Horizon (2015) came out before Nova Protocol (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 Last Horizon and Nova Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Last Horizon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Last Horizon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Nova Protocol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.