Choose HEVN
Choose HEVN if you want an Adventure experience. HEVN launched in 2018.
HEVN vs Alien Weapon Test Grounds
HEVN and Alien Weapon Test Grounds 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. HEVN (2018) is 6 years older than Alien Weapon Test Grounds (2024). 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 Alien Weapon Test Grounds
Choose Alien Weapon Test Grounds if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Alien Weapon Test Grounds launched in 2024.
Both HEVN and Alien Weapon Test Grounds sit in Action and Indie 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
 HEVN |  Alien Weapon Test Grounds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (10 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Miga Games | emagnetic |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HEVN (2018) is 6 years older than Alien Weapon Test Grounds (2024).
HEVN vs Alien Weapon Test Grounds — FAQ
- Should I play HEVN or Alien Weapon Test Grounds first?
- If you want chronology, HEVN (2018) came out before Alien Weapon Test Grounds (2024). 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 HEVN and Alien Weapon Test Grounds 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.