Choose Potionomics
Choose Potionomics if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,044 Steam reviews back the pick.
Potionomics vs HIPS N NOSES
Potionomics and HIPS N NOSES both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Potionomics (2022) is 5 years older than HIPS N NOSES (2027). Potionomics is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HIPS N NOSES 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 HIPS N NOSES
Choose HIPS N NOSES if you want an Action and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HIPS N NOSES launched in 2027.
Both Potionomics and HIPS N NOSES sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Potionomics |  HIPS N NOSES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (5,044 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Voracious Games | PepperStones.Inc |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Potionomics (2022) is 5 years older than HIPS N NOSES (2027).
- Potionomics is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HIPS N NOSES has no Deck rating yet.
Potionomics vs HIPS N NOSES — FAQ
- Should I play Potionomics or HIPS N NOSES first?
- If you want chronology, Potionomics (2022) came out before HIPS N NOSES (2027). 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 Potionomics and HIPS N NOSES similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Potionomics run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Potionomics is rated Deck Verified by Valve. HIPS N NOSES doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.