Choose Hoa
Choose Hoa if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,164 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hoa vs Elixir of Moonglow
Hoa and Elixir of Moonglow both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Hoa (2021) is 5 years older than Elixir of Moonglow (2026). Hoa is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Elixir of Moonglow has no Deck rating yet. 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 Elixir of Moonglow
Choose Elixir of Moonglow if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Elixir of Moonglow launched in 2026.
Both Hoa and Elixir of Moonglow sit in Adventure and Casual 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
 Hoa |  Elixir of Moonglow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (1,164 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skrollcat Studio | Lineria |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Hoa (2021) is 5 years older than Elixir of Moonglow (2026).
- Hoa is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Elixir of Moonglow has no Deck rating yet.
Hoa vs Elixir of Moonglow — FAQ
- Should I play Hoa or Elixir of Moonglow first?
- If you want chronology, Hoa (2021) came out before Elixir of Moonglow (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 Hoa and Elixir of Moonglow similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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 Hoa run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hoa is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Elixir of Moonglow doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.