Choose Solo
Choose Solo if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Solo launched in 2018.
Solo vs Heaven's Vault
Solo and Heaven's Vault both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. Solo (2018) is 1 year older than Heaven's Vault (2019). Heaven's Vault scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than Solo (57.4% 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 Heaven's Vault
Choose Heaven's Vault if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,626 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Solo and Heaven's Vault sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Solo |  Heaven's Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.4% positive (47 reviews) | 85.9% positive (1,626 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Gotham | inkle Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Solo (2018) is 1 year older than Heaven's Vault (2019).
- Heaven's Vault scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than Solo (57.4% positive).
- Solo is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Heaven's Vault (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Solo is Deck Unsupported, Heaven's Vault is Deck Verified.
Solo vs Heaven's Vault — FAQ
- Should I play Solo or Heaven's Vault first?
- If you want chronology, Solo (2018) came out before Heaven's Vault (2019). 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 Solo and Heaven's Vault similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.