Choose CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Choose CONTROL Ultimate Edition if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 24,216 Steam reviews back the pick.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition vs Heliophobia
CONTROL Ultimate Edition and Heliophobia both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Heliophobia (2018) is 2 years older than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020). Heliophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (88.8% 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 Heliophobia
Choose Heliophobia if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heliophobia launched in 2018.
Both CONTROL Ultimate Edition and Heliophobia sit in Action 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
 CONTROL Ultimate Edition |  Heliophobia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (24,216 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | Glass Knuckle Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Heliophobia (2018) is 2 years older than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020).
- Heliophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (88.8% positive).
- Heliophobia is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- CONTROL Ultimate Edition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heliophobia has no Deck rating yet.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition vs Heliophobia — FAQ
- Should I play CONTROL Ultimate Edition or Heliophobia first?
- If you want chronology, Heliophobia (2018) came out before CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020). 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 CONTROL Ultimate Edition and Heliophobia similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 CONTROL Ultimate Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CONTROL Ultimate Edition is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Heliophobia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.