Choose Tsugunohi
Choose Tsugunohi if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tsugunohi launched in 2021.
Tsugunohi vs Hollow Cocoon
Tsugunohi and Hollow Cocoon both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Tsugunohi (2021) is 2 years older than Hollow Cocoon (2023). Hollow Cocoon scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Tsugunohi (61.7% 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 Hollow Cocoon
Choose Hollow Cocoon if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hollow Cocoon launched in 2023.
Both Tsugunohi and Hollow Cocoon sit in Indie and 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
 Tsugunohi |  Hollow Cocoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.7% positive (47 reviews) | 91.7% positive (181 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vaka Game Magazine, ImCyan | NAYUTA STUDIO |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Tsugunohi (2021) is 2 years older than Hollow Cocoon (2023).
- Hollow Cocoon scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Tsugunohi (61.7% positive).
- Tsugunohi is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than Hollow Cocoon (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Tsugunohi is Deck Playable, Hollow Cocoon is Deck Verified.
Tsugunohi vs Hollow Cocoon — FAQ
- Should I play Tsugunohi or Hollow Cocoon first?
- If you want chronology, Tsugunohi (2021) came out before Hollow Cocoon (2023). 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 Tsugunohi and Hollow Cocoon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.