Choose Deep Sky Derelicts
Choose Deep Sky Derelicts if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Heart sequence
Deep Sky Derelicts and Heart sequence both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 8 years older than Heart sequence (2026). Deep Sky Derelicts is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Heart sequence (2.99 USD vs. 6.70 USD). 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 Heart sequence
Choose Heart sequence if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Heart sequence launched in 2026.
Both Deep Sky Derelicts and Heart sequence sit in Strategy 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
 Deep Sky Derelicts |  Heart sequence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 6.70 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (1,130 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Snowhound Games | NiNauk |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 8 years older than Heart sequence (2026).
- Deep Sky Derelicts is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Heart sequence (2.99 USD vs. 6.70 USD).
- Deep Sky Derelicts is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Heart sequence has no Deck rating yet.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Heart sequence — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Sky Derelicts or Heart sequence first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) came out before Heart sequence (2026). 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 Deep Sky Derelicts and Heart sequence similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Does Deep Sky Derelicts run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deep Sky Derelicts is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Heart sequence doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.