Choose Paranormal Hunter
Choose Paranormal Hunter if you want an Indie and Casual game with Online Co-op. Paranormal Hunter launched in 2023.
Paranormal Hunter vs Lock Down
Paranormal Hunter and Lock Down both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Paranormal Hunter (2023) is 1 year older than Lock Down (2024). Paranormal Hunter is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Lock Down (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 Lock Down
Choose Lock Down if you want the LAN Co-op side of the pairing. Lock Down launched in 2024.
Both Paranormal Hunter and Lock Down sit in Action and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Supported, 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
 Paranormal Hunter |  Lock Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | EALoGAMES | Clinton Hughes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Paranormal Hunter (2023) is 1 year older than Lock Down (2024).
- Paranormal Hunter is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Lock Down (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Paranormal Hunter vs Lock Down — FAQ
- Should I play Paranormal Hunter or Lock Down first?
- If you want chronology, Paranormal Hunter (2023) came out before Lock Down (2024). 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 Paranormal Hunter and Lock Down similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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.
- Do both Paranormal Hunter and Lock Down have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Paranormal Hunter ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Lock Down ships LAN Co-op, Co-op.