Choose Gordian Quest
Choose Gordian Quest if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,811 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gordian Quest vs Novus Orbis
Gordian Quest and Novus Orbis both land in Strategy, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Gordian Quest (2022) is 3 years older than Novus Orbis (2025). Novus Orbis scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Gordian Quest (88% 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 Novus Orbis
Choose Novus Orbis if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Novus Orbis launched in 2025.
Both Gordian Quest and Novus Orbis sit in Strategy, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Gordian Quest |  Novus Orbis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,811 reviews) | 93.8% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mixed Realms Pte Ltd, Swag Soft Holdings Pte Ltd | Seizo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Gordian Quest (2022) is 3 years older than Novus Orbis (2025).
- Novus Orbis scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Gordian Quest (88% positive).
- Gordian Quest is currently ~7% cheaper on Steam than Novus Orbis (6.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: Gordian Quest is Deck Verified, Novus Orbis is Deck Playable.
Gordian Quest vs Novus Orbis — FAQ
- Should I play Gordian Quest or Novus Orbis first?
- If you want chronology, Gordian Quest (2022) came out before Novus Orbis (2025). 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 Gordian Quest and Novus Orbis similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, RPG 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 Novus Orbis have multiplayer like Gordian Quest?
- No. Gordian Quest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Novus Orbis is listed as single-player only.