Nowhere Prophet vs Helmetman
Nowhere Prophet and Helmetman both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Nowhere Prophet (2019) is 4 years older than Helmetman (2023). Nowhere Prophet scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Helmetman (75% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nowhere Prophet |  Helmetman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.24 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (501 reviews) | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sharkbomb Studios | GoniNmimi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Nowhere Prophet (2019) is 4 years older than Helmetman (2023).
- Nowhere Prophet scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Helmetman (75% positive).
- Nowhere Prophet is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Helmetman (6.24 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Nowhere Prophet is Deck Verified, Helmetman is Deck Playable.
Nowhere Prophet vs Helmetman — FAQ
- Should I play Nowhere Prophet or Helmetman first?
- If you want chronology, Nowhere Prophet (2019) came out before Helmetman (2023). 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 Nowhere Prophet and Helmetman similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.