Choose Modbox
Choose Modbox if you want an Action and Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. Modbox launched in 2016.
Modbox vs Helios
Modbox and Helios both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Modbox (2016) is 5 years older than Helios (2021). Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Helios (68.5% 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 Helios
Choose Helios if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Helios launched in 2021.
Both Modbox and Helios sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Modbox |  Helios | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (173 reviews) | 68.5% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | Helm Boy Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Modbox (2016) is 5 years older than Helios (2021).
- Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Helios (68.5% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Helios is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Modbox has no Deck rating yet.
Modbox vs Helios — FAQ
- Should I play Modbox or Helios first?
- If you want chronology, Modbox (2016) came out before Helios (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 Modbox and Helios similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Do both Modbox and Helios have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Modbox ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Helios ships Online Co-op, Co-op.