Choose NavalArt
Choose NavalArt if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. NavalArt launched in 2018.
NavalArt vs Sprocket
NavalArt and Sprocket both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. NavalArt (2018) is 3 years older than Sprocket (2021). Sprocket scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than NavalArt (91.2% 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 Sprocket
Choose Sprocket if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94% positive across 7,638 reviews.
Both NavalArt and Sprocket sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 NavalArt |  Sprocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (825 reviews) | 94% positive (7,638 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rigidbody | Hamish Dunn |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- NavalArt (2018) is 3 years older than Sprocket (2021).
- Sprocket scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than NavalArt (91.2% positive).
- NavalArt is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Sprocket (18.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
NavalArt vs Sprocket — FAQ
- Which is better, NavalArt or Sprocket?
- On Steam reviews Sprocket scores higher (94% positive) than NavalArt (91.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sprocket is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play NavalArt or Sprocket first?
- If you want chronology, NavalArt (2018) came out before Sprocket (2021). 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 NavalArt and Sprocket similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Sprocket have multiplayer like NavalArt?
- No. NavalArt supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Sprocket is listed as single-player only.