Choose HANGMAN
Choose HANGMAN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HANGMAN launched in 2019.
HANGMAN vs HANGMAN II
HANGMAN and HANGMAN II both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. HANGMAN (2019) is 1 year older than HANGMAN II (2020). HANGMAN scores higher on Steam reviews (76.2% positive) than HANGMAN II (72.7% 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 HANGMAN II
Choose HANGMAN II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HANGMAN II launched in 2020.
Both HANGMAN and HANGMAN II sit in Indie and Casual 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
 HANGMAN |  HANGMAN II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.71 USD | 0.71 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) | 72.7% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gamesforfarm | Gamesforfarm |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- HANGMAN (2019) is 1 year older than HANGMAN II (2020).
- HANGMAN scores higher on Steam reviews (76.2% positive) than HANGMAN II (72.7% positive).
- HANGMAN II is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than HANGMAN (0.71 USD vs. 0.71 USD).
HANGMAN vs HANGMAN II — FAQ
- Should I play HANGMAN or HANGMAN II first?
- If you want chronology, HANGMAN (2019) came out before HANGMAN II (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 HANGMAN and HANGMAN II similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.