Choose Ducky
Choose Ducky if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ducky launched in 2022.
Ducky vs hoptix
Ducky and hoptix both land in Casual 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 are Casual games on Steam. Ducky (2022) is 3 years older than hoptix (2025). Ducky is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than hoptix (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 hoptix
Choose hoptix if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. hoptix launched in 2025.
Both Ducky and hoptix sit in Casual 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
 Ducky |  hoptix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Luke McCrea | Cat Burglar Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Ducky (2022) is 3 years older than hoptix (2025).
- Ducky is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than hoptix (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Ducky vs hoptix — FAQ
- Should I play Ducky or hoptix first?
- If you want chronology, Ducky (2022) came out before hoptix (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 Ducky and hoptix similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.