Choose Helltown
Choose Helltown if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Helltown launched in 2017.
Helltown vs Below, Rusted Gods
Helltown and Below, Rusted Gods 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. Helltown (2017) is 9 years older than Below, Rusted Gods (2026). Below, Rusted Gods scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Helltown (82.8% 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 Below, Rusted Gods
Choose Below, Rusted Gods if you want a Simulation game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Below, Rusted Gods launched in 2026.
Both Helltown and Below, Rusted Gods 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
 Helltown |  Below, Rusted Gods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (58 reviews) | 88.1% positive (369 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WildArts Games | FromSouthGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Helltown (2017) is 9 years older than Below, Rusted Gods (2026).
- Below, Rusted Gods scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Helltown (82.8% positive).
- Below, Rusted Gods is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Helltown (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Helltown is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Below, Rusted Gods has no Deck rating yet.
Helltown vs Below, Rusted Gods — FAQ
- Should I play Helltown or Below, Rusted Gods first?
- If you want chronology, Helltown (2017) came out before Below, Rusted Gods (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 Helltown and Below, Rusted Gods 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.
- Does Helltown run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Helltown is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Below, Rusted Gods doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.