Choose The Upturned
Choose The Upturned if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,109 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Upturned vs Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD
The Upturned and Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD 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. The Upturned (2022) is 3 years older than Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD (2025). The Upturned scores higher on Steam reviews (99.1% positive) than Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD (75% 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 Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD
Choose Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD launched in 2025.
Both The Upturned and Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD sit in 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
 The Upturned |  Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 99.1% positive (2,109 reviews) | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zeekerss | Moonbit |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Upturned (2022) is 3 years older than Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD (2025).
- The Upturned scores higher on Steam reviews (99.1% positive) than Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD (75% positive).
- Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Upturned (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The Upturned is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD has no Deck rating yet.
The Upturned vs Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD — FAQ
- Should I play The Upturned or Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD first?
- If you want chronology, The Upturned (2022) came out before Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD (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 The Upturned and Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD 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 The Upturned run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Upturned is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 HD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.