Choose The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Choose The Excavation of Hob's Barrow if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,857 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow vs Devil's Hideout
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow and Devil's Hideout both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022) is 2 years older than Devil's Hideout (2024). The Excavation of Hob's Barrow scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Devil's Hideout (85.4% 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 Devil's Hideout
Choose Devil's Hideout if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Devil's Hideout launched in 2024.
Both The Excavation of Hob's Barrow and Devil's Hideout sit in 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
 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow |  Devil's Hideout | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (1,857 reviews) | 85.4% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cloak and Dagger Games | Cosmic Void |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022) is 2 years older than Devil's Hideout (2024).
- The Excavation of Hob's Barrow scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Devil's Hideout (85.4% positive).
- Devil's Hideout is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow vs Devil's Hideout — FAQ
- Should I play The Excavation of Hob's Barrow or Devil's Hideout first?
- If you want chronology, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022) came out before Devil's Hideout (2024). 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 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow and Devil's Hideout similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do The Excavation of Hob's Barrow and Devil's Hideout both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.