Choose RECOG The First Wave
Choose RECOG The First Wave if you want a Casual experience. RECOG The First Wave launched in 2018.
RECOG The First Wave vs Nova Lands
RECOG The First Wave and Nova Lands both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. RECOG The First Wave (2018) is 5 years older than Nova Lands (2023). Nova Lands scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than RECOG The First Wave (36.4% 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 Nova Lands
Choose Nova Lands if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,108 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both RECOG The First Wave and Nova Lands sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 RECOG The First Wave |  Nova Lands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.4% positive (11 reviews) | 89.9% positive (1,108 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LozMarblz Inc. | BEHEMUTT |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- RECOG The First Wave (2018) is 5 years older than Nova Lands (2023).
- Nova Lands scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than RECOG The First Wave (36.4% positive).
- Nova Lands is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than RECOG The First Wave (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Nova Lands is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RECOG The First Wave has no Deck rating yet.
RECOG The First Wave vs Nova Lands — FAQ
- Should I play RECOG The First Wave or Nova Lands first?
- If you want chronology, RECOG The First Wave (2018) came out before Nova Lands (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 RECOG The First Wave and Nova Lands similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.