Choose WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Choose WRATH: Aeon of Ruin if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,445 Steam reviews back the pick.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin vs Hole Punch Cocktail
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin and Hole Punch Cocktail both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (2024) is 2 years older than Hole Punch Cocktail (2026). WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hole Punch Cocktail has no Deck rating yet. 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 Hole Punch Cocktail
Choose Hole Punch Cocktail if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hole Punch Cocktail launched in 2026.
Both WRATH: Aeon of Ruin and Hole Punch Cocktail sit in Action 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
 WRATH: Aeon of Ruin |  Hole Punch Cocktail | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 74.9% positive (1,445 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KillPixel Games, Slipgate Ironworks | TNT |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (2024) is 2 years older than Hole Punch Cocktail (2026).
- WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hole Punch Cocktail has no Deck rating yet.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin vs Hole Punch Cocktail — FAQ
- Should I play WRATH: Aeon of Ruin or Hole Punch Cocktail first?
- If you want chronology, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (2024) came out before Hole Punch Cocktail (2026). 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 WRATH: Aeon of Ruin and Hole Punch Cocktail similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 WRATH: Aeon of Ruin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hole Punch Cocktail doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.