Choose AFTERGLOW
Choose AFTERGLOW if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. AFTERGLOW launched in 2022.
AFTERGLOW vs HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION
AFTERGLOW and HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. AFTERGLOW (2022) is 2 years older than HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION (2024). AFTERGLOW is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION
Choose HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION if you want an Indie experience. HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION launched in 2024.
Both AFTERGLOW and HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION sit in Action 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
 AFTERGLOW |  HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DIRECTOR'S CUT | Peter Coleman |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- AFTERGLOW (2022) is 2 years older than HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION (2024).
- AFTERGLOW is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
AFTERGLOW vs HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION — FAQ
- Should I play AFTERGLOW or HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION first?
- If you want chronology, AFTERGLOW (2022) came out before HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION (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 AFTERGLOW and HEARTS OF COLD - REDEMPTION similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.