Choose Mr. Sun's Hatbox
Choose Mr. Sun's Hatbox if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Mr. Sun's Hatbox launched in 2023.
Mr. Sun's Hatbox vs Patch Quest
Mr. Sun's Hatbox and Patch Quest both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Both released in 2023. Patch Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Mr. Sun's Hatbox (87% 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 Patch Quest
Choose Patch Quest if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives and Save Anytime. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 1,045 reviews.
Both Mr. Sun's Hatbox and Patch Quest sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Mr. Sun's Hatbox |  Patch Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (193 reviews) | 95.7% positive (1,045 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Kenny Sun | Lychee Game Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Patch Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Mr. Sun's Hatbox (87% positive).
- Patch Quest is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Mr. Sun's Hatbox (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Mr. Sun's Hatbox vs Patch Quest — FAQ
- Which is better, Mr. Sun's Hatbox or Patch Quest?
- On Steam reviews Patch Quest scores higher (95.7% positive) than Mr. Sun's Hatbox (87% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Patch Quest is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Mr. Sun's Hatbox and Patch Quest similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 both Mr. Sun's Hatbox and Patch Quest have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mr. Sun's Hatbox ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Patch Quest ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Mr. Sun's Hatbox and Patch Quest 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.