Choose Hook Only
Choose Hook Only if it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hook Only launched in 2021.
Hook Only vs Square Inertia
Hook Only and Square Inertia 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. Hook Only (2021) is 2 years older than Square Inertia (2023). Hook Only is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Square Inertia (0.77 USD vs. 3.99 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 Square Inertia
Choose Square Inertia if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option. Square Inertia launched in 2023.
Both Hook Only and Square Inertia 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
 Hook Only |  Square Inertia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.77 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CapsuleCollapse | CyanOhm |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hook Only (2021) is 2 years older than Square Inertia (2023).
- Hook Only is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Square Inertia (0.77 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Hook Only vs Square Inertia — FAQ
- Should I play Hook Only or Square Inertia first?
- If you want chronology, Hook Only (2021) came out before Square Inertia (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 Hook Only and Square Inertia 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.