Choose HEARTBEAT
Choose HEARTBEAT if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. HEARTBEAT launched in 2018.
HEARTBEAT vs Orangeblood
HEARTBEAT and Orangeblood both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. HEARTBEAT (2018) is 2 years older than Orangeblood (2020). HEARTBEAT scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Orangeblood (65.6% 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 Orangeblood
Choose Orangeblood if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Orangeblood launched in 2020.
Both HEARTBEAT and Orangeblood sit in Indie 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
 HEARTBEAT |  Orangeblood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (426 reviews) | 65.6% positive (64 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CHUMBOSOFT LLC | Grayfax Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- HEARTBEAT (2018) is 2 years older than Orangeblood (2020).
- HEARTBEAT scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Orangeblood (65.6% positive).
- HEARTBEAT is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Orangeblood (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Orangeblood is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HEARTBEAT has no Deck rating yet.
HEARTBEAT vs Orangeblood — FAQ
- Should I play HEARTBEAT or Orangeblood first?
- If you want chronology, HEARTBEAT (2018) came out before Orangeblood (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 HEARTBEAT and Orangeblood similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.