Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 22,806 Steam reviews back the pick.
Core Keeper vs Hallowlands
Core Keeper and Hallowlands both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Hallowlands (2023) is 1 year older than Core Keeper (2024). Hallowlands is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Hallowlands
Choose Hallowlands if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hallowlands launched in 2023.
Both Core Keeper and Hallowlands sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Core Keeper |  Hallowlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pugstorm | Revolutionary Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hallowlands (2023) is 1 year older than Core Keeper (2024).
- Hallowlands is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Core Keeper has co-op; Hallowlands does not.
- Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hallowlands has no Deck rating yet.
Core Keeper vs Hallowlands — FAQ
- Should I play Core Keeper or Hallowlands first?
- If you want chronology, Hallowlands (2023) came out before Core Keeper (2024). 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 Core Keeper and Hallowlands similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Hallowlands have multiplayer like Core Keeper?
- No. Core Keeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Hallowlands is listed as single-player only.
- Does Core Keeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Core Keeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hallowlands doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.