Choose Annalynn
Choose Annalynn if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Annalynn launched in 2021.
Annalynn vs Holua's Arcades
Annalynn and Holua's Arcades both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Annalynn (2021) is 2 years older than Holua's Arcades (2023). Holua's Arcades is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Annalynn (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Holua's Arcades
Choose Holua's Arcades if you want a Sports, Adventure, and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. Holua's Arcades launched in 2023.
Both Annalynn and Holua's Arcades sit in Action and 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
 Annalynn |  Holua's Arcades | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.4% positive (510 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cruise Elroy | Raven Travel Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Annalynn (2021) is 2 years older than Holua's Arcades (2023).
- Holua's Arcades is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Annalynn (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Annalynn is Deck Verified, Holua's Arcades is Deck Playable.
Annalynn vs Holua's Arcades — FAQ
- Should I play Annalynn or Holua's Arcades first?
- If you want chronology, Annalynn (2021) came out before Holua's Arcades (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 Annalynn and Holua's Arcades similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.