Choose Hatch
Choose Hatch if you want an Indie experience. Hatch launched in 2021.
Hatch vs Lights out, run
Hatch and Lights out, run 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. Hatch (2021) is 5 years older than Lights out, run (2026). 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 Lights out, run
Choose Lights out, run if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lights out, run launched in 2026.
Both Hatch and Lights out, run 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
 Hatch |  Lights out, run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 72.1% positive (61 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nekoromorph | Agame Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Hatch (2021) is 5 years older than Lights out, run (2026).
Hatch vs Lights out, run — FAQ
- Should I play Hatch or Lights out, run first?
- If you want chronology, Hatch (2021) came out before Lights out, run (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 Hatch and Lights out, run 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.