Choose Hoplegs
Choose Hoplegs if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Hoplegs launched in 2021.
Hoplegs vs Chickens Don't Fly
Hoplegs and Chickens Don't Fly both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Hoplegs (2021) is 5 years older than Chickens Don't Fly (2026). Chickens Don't Fly scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hoplegs (97% 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 Chickens Don't Fly
Choose Chickens Don't Fly if you want an Action and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chickens Don't Fly launched in 2026.
Both Hoplegs and Chickens Don't Fly sit in 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
 Hoplegs |  Chickens Don't Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (33 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | WhyKev | Bachware Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hoplegs (2021) is 5 years older than Chickens Don't Fly (2026).
- Chickens Don't Fly scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hoplegs (97% positive).
- Chickens Don't Fly is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Hoplegs (7.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Hoplegs has co-op; Chickens Don't Fly does not.
Hoplegs vs Chickens Don't Fly — FAQ
- Should I play Hoplegs or Chickens Don't Fly first?
- If you want chronology, Hoplegs (2021) came out before Chickens Don't Fly (2026). 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 Hoplegs and Chickens Don't Fly similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Chickens Don't Fly have multiplayer like Hoplegs?
- No. Hoplegs supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Chickens Don't Fly is listed as single-player only.