Choose HUNTER
Choose HUNTER if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HUNTER launched in 2019.
HUNTER vs SWORD x HIME
HUNTER and SWORD x HIME both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. HUNTER (2019) is 1 year older than SWORD x HIME (2020). SWORD x HIME is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than HUNTER (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 SWORD x HIME
Choose SWORD x HIME if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. SWORD x HIME launched in 2020.
Both HUNTER and SWORD x HIME sit in Action, Indie, 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
 HUNTER |  SWORD x HIME | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 69.4% positive (395 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choloco | Kazuya, tensun3d |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- HUNTER (2019) is 1 year older than SWORD x HIME (2020).
- SWORD x HIME is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than HUNTER (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- SWORD x HIME is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HUNTER has no Deck rating yet.
HUNTER vs SWORD x HIME — FAQ
- Should I play HUNTER or SWORD x HIME first?
- If you want chronology, HUNTER (2019) came out before SWORD x HIME (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 HUNTER and SWORD x HIME similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.