Choose PRISONER 17
Choose PRISONER 17 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. PRISONER 17 launched in 2021.
PRISONER 17 vs Pure Heat
PRISONER 17 and Pure Heat both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. PRISONER 17 (2021) is 5 years older than Pure Heat (2026). PRISONER 17 is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Pure Heat (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Pure Heat
Choose Pure Heat if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pure Heat launched in 2026.
Both PRISONER 17 and Pure Heat sit in Action 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
 PRISONER 17 |  Pure Heat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | A13 | Greene Studio, DJStax |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- PRISONER 17 (2021) is 5 years older than Pure Heat (2026).
- PRISONER 17 is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Pure Heat (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
PRISONER 17 vs Pure Heat — FAQ
- Should I play PRISONER 17 or Pure Heat first?
- If you want chronology, PRISONER 17 (2021) came out before Pure Heat (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 PRISONER 17 and Pure Heat similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.