Choose Loco Motive
Choose Loco Motive if you want the Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Loco Motive launched in 2024.
Loco Motive vs Hillthorn
Loco Motive and Hillthorn both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Loco Motive (2024) is 2 years older than Hillthorn (2026). Loco Motive is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hillthorn has no Deck rating yet. 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 Hillthorn
Choose Hillthorn if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. Hillthorn launched in 2026.
Both Loco Motive and Hillthorn sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort, 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
 Loco Motive |  Hillthorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (788 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robust Games | Fool Moon, Finnegan Motors |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Loco Motive (2024) is 2 years older than Hillthorn (2026).
- Loco Motive is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hillthorn has no Deck rating yet.
Loco Motive vs Hillthorn — FAQ
- Should I play Loco Motive or Hillthorn first?
- If you want chronology, Loco Motive (2024) came out before Hillthorn (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 Loco Motive and Hillthorn similar?
- They overlap on 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 Loco Motive run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Loco Motive is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hillthorn doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.