Choose Among the Heavens
Choose Among the Heavens if you want a Simulation experience. Among the Heavens launched in 2015.
Among the Heavens vs 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition)
Among the Heavens and 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) both land in Casual 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 are Casual games on Steam. Among the Heavens (2015) is 1 year older than 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) (2016). 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Among the Heavens (86.8% 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 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition)
Choose 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) launched in 2016.
Both Among the Heavens and 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) sit in Casual 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
 Among the Heavens |  12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (68 reviews) | 91.1% positive (124 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jetdogs Studios, CorePunch Gamestudio | Jetdogs Studios, Zoom Out Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Among the Heavens (2015) is 1 year older than 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) (2016).
- 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Among the Heavens (86.8% positive).
- 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Among the Heavens (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Among the Heavens is Deck Playable, 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) is Deck Unsupported.
Among the Heavens vs 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) — FAQ
- Should I play Among the Heavens or 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) first?
- If you want chronology, Among the Heavens (2015) came out before 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) (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 Among the Heavens and 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.