Choose Ark of Artemis
Choose Ark of Artemis if you want an Indie experience. Ark of Artemis launched in 2021.
Ark of Artemis vs Hot Spring Hero
Ark of Artemis and Hot Spring Hero both land in Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Ark of Artemis (2021) is 1 year older than Hot Spring Hero (2022). Ark of Artemis is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Hot Spring Hero (7.19 USD vs. 7.59 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 Hot Spring Hero
Choose Hot Spring Hero if you want a Casual experience. Hot Spring Hero launched in 2022.
Both Ark of Artemis and Hot Spring Hero sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 Ark of Artemis |  Hot Spring Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 7.19 USD | 7.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (25 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kujirabo。 | EXAMGAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Ark of Artemis (2021) is 1 year older than Hot Spring Hero (2022).
- Ark of Artemis is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Hot Spring Hero (7.19 USD vs. 7.59 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ark of Artemis is Deck Playable, Hot Spring Hero is Deck Unsupported.
Ark of Artemis vs Hot Spring Hero — FAQ
- Should I play Ark of Artemis or Hot Spring Hero first?
- If you want chronology, Ark of Artemis (2021) came out before Hot Spring Hero (2022). 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 Ark of Artemis and Hot Spring Hero similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.