Choose Noctem
Choose Noctem if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Noctem launched in 2022.
Noctem vs On Your Hands
Noctem and On Your Hands 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. Noctem (2022) is 1 year older than On Your Hands (2023). On Your Hands scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Noctem (59.3% 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 On Your Hands
Choose On Your Hands if it matches what drew you to this matchup. On Your Hands launched in 2023.
Both Noctem and On Your Hands 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
 Noctem |  On Your Hands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.3% positive (27 reviews) | 100% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dreamtale Studio | SkullCrusher |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Noctem (2022) is 1 year older than On Your Hands (2023).
- On Your Hands scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Noctem (59.3% positive).
- Noctem is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than On Your Hands (5.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- On Your Hands is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Noctem has no Deck rating yet.
Noctem vs On Your Hands — FAQ
- Should I play Noctem or On Your Hands first?
- If you want chronology, Noctem (2022) came out before On Your Hands (2023). 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 Noctem and On Your Hands 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.