Choose Goonya Monster
Choose Goonya Monster if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Goonya Monster launched in 2022.
Goonya Monster vs Hypercore
Goonya Monster and Hypercore both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Goonya Monster (2022) is 3 years older than Hypercore (2025). Hypercore is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Goonya Monster (4.99 USD vs. 9.19 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 Hypercore
Choose Hypercore if you want an Adventure and Racing game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hypercore launched in 2025.
Both Goonya Monster and Hypercore sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Goonya Monster |  Hypercore | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.19 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (66 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | MUTAN | Hyperforg |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Goonya Monster (2022) is 3 years older than Hypercore (2025).
- Hypercore is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Goonya Monster (4.99 USD vs. 9.19 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Goonya Monster is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hypercore has no Deck rating yet.
Goonya Monster vs Hypercore — FAQ
- Should I play Goonya Monster or Hypercore first?
- If you want chronology, Goonya Monster (2022) came out before Hypercore (2025). 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 Goonya Monster and Hypercore similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Do both Goonya Monster and Hypercore have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Goonya Monster ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Hypercore ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Goonya Monster run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Goonya Monster is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hypercore doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.