Choose Luminary
Choose Luminary if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Luminary launched in 2026.
Luminary vs Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon
Luminary and Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon (2025) is 1 year older than Luminary (2026). Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Luminary (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 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 Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon
Choose Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon launched in 2025.
Both Luminary and Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Luminary |  Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.3% positive (370 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Refractive Entertainment | ElLeonGamer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon (2025) is 1 year older than Luminary (2026).
- Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Luminary (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Luminary has co-op; Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon does not.
- Luminary is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon has no Deck rating yet.
Luminary vs Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon — FAQ
- Should I play Luminary or Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon first?
- If you want chronology, Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon (2025) came out before Luminary (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 Luminary and Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon have multiplayer like Luminary?
- No. Luminary supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon is listed as single-player only.
- Does Luminary run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Luminary is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hate-Gem Rise Of Demon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.