Choose Way of the Hunter
Choose Way of the Hunter if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 4,348 Steam reviews back the pick.
Way of the Hunter vs Open Hunting XL
Way of the Hunter and Open Hunting XL both land in Sports, Simulation 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 Sports, Simulation on Steam. Way of the Hunter (2022) is 2 years older than Open Hunting XL (2024). Open Hunting XL is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Way of the Hunter (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Open Hunting XL
Choose Open Hunting XL if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Open Hunting XL launched in 2024.
Both Way of the Hunter and Open Hunting XL sit in Sports and Simulation 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
 Way of the Hunter |  Open Hunting XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Adventure, Simulation | Sports, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (4,348 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nine Rocks Games | Kunstaat |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Way of the Hunter (2022) is 2 years older than Open Hunting XL (2024).
- Open Hunting XL is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Way of the Hunter (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Way of the Hunter has co-op; Open Hunting XL does not.
- Way of the Hunter is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Open Hunting XL has no Deck rating yet.
Way of the Hunter vs Open Hunting XL — FAQ
- Should I play Way of the Hunter or Open Hunting XL first?
- If you want chronology, Way of the Hunter (2022) came out before Open Hunting XL (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 Way of the Hunter and Open Hunting XL similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation 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.
- Does Open Hunting XL have multiplayer like Way of the Hunter?
- No. Way of the Hunter supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Open Hunting XL is listed as single-player only.
- Does Way of the Hunter run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Way of the Hunter is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Open Hunting XL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.