Choose Space Haven
Choose Space Haven if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,252 Steam reviews back the pick.
Space Haven vs Heliopolis Six
Space Haven and Heliopolis Six both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Space Haven (2020) is 3 years older than Heliopolis Six (2023). Space Haven scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Heliopolis Six (30.8% 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 Heliopolis Six
Choose Heliopolis Six if it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heliopolis Six launched in 2023.
Both Space Haven and Heliopolis Six sit in Strategy, 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
 Space Haven |  Heliopolis Six | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (5,252 reviews) | 30.8% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbyte Ltd. | Acid Mines Software UG |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Space Haven (2020) is 3 years older than Heliopolis Six (2023).
- Space Haven scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Heliopolis Six (30.8% positive).
- Heliopolis Six is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Space Haven (17.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Space Haven is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heliopolis Six has no Deck rating yet.
Space Haven vs Heliopolis Six — FAQ
- Should I play Space Haven or Heliopolis Six first?
- If you want chronology, Space Haven (2020) came out before Heliopolis Six (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 Space Haven and Heliopolis Six similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Space Haven run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Space Haven is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Heliopolis Six doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.