IMHO.

HAAK vs Atomic Hazard

HAAK and Atomic Hazard both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. HAAK (2022) is 1 year older than Atomic Hazard (2023). Atomic Hazard is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than HAAK (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 HAAK

Choose HAAK if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HAAK launched in 2022.

Choose Atomic Hazard

Choose Atomic Hazard if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Atomic Hazard launched in 2023.

Both HAAK and Atomic Hazard sit in Action, 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

HAAK vs Atomic Hazard — Steam metadata comparison
HAAK — Steam game coverHAAKAtomic Hazard — Steam game coverAtomic Hazard
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price8.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews93.1% positive (378 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersBlingameTeam-K

Side by side

HAAK vs Atomic Hazard — FAQ

Should I play HAAK or Atomic Hazard first?
If you want chronology, HAAK (2022) came out before Atomic Hazard (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 HAAK and Atomic Hazard similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does HAAK have multiplayer like Atomic Hazard?
No. Atomic Hazard supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while HAAK is listed as single-player only.
Does HAAK run on Steam Deck?
Yes — HAAK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Atomic Hazard doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
HAAK vs Atomic Hazard — Verdict (2026) · imho.run