Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want a Simulation and RPG 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 Hustle
Core Keeper and Hustle 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. Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than Hustle (2026). Hustle scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Core Keeper (94.8% positive). 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 Hustle
Choose Hustle if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hustle launched in 2026.
Both Core Keeper and Hustle 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 |  Hustle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pugstorm | Facundo Tabárez |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than Hustle (2026).
- Hustle scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Core Keeper (94.8% positive).
- Hustle is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Core Keeper has co-op; Hustle does not.
- Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hustle has no Deck rating yet.
Core Keeper vs Hustle — FAQ
- Should I play Core Keeper or Hustle first?
- If you want chronology, Core Keeper (2024) came out before Hustle (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 Core Keeper and Hustle 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 Hustle have multiplayer like Core Keeper?
- No. Core Keeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Hustle is listed as single-player only.
- Does Core Keeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Core Keeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hustle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.