Choose Escape From Violet Institute
Choose Escape From Violet Institute if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Escape From Violet Institute launched in 2020.
Escape From Violet Institute vs The Hell Hives
Escape From Violet Institute and The Hell Hives 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. Escape From Violet Institute (2020) is 1 year older than The Hell Hives (2021). The Hell Hives is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Escape From Violet Institute (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Hell Hives
Choose The Hell Hives if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Hell Hives launched in 2021.
Both Escape From Violet Institute and The Hell Hives sit in Action and Indie 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
 Escape From Violet Institute |  The Hell Hives | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CJB Games | Adam Bradley |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Escape From Violet Institute (2020) is 1 year older than The Hell Hives (2021).
- The Hell Hives is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Escape From Violet Institute (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Escape From Violet Institute vs The Hell Hives — FAQ
- Should I play Escape From Violet Institute or The Hell Hives first?
- If you want chronology, Escape From Violet Institute (2020) came out before The Hell Hives (2021). 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 Escape From Violet Institute and The Hell Hives 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.