Choose Clive vs Hives 2
Choose Clive vs Hives 2 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Clive vs Hives 2 launched in 2022.
Clive vs Hives 2 vs Core Break
Clive vs Hives 2 and Core Break both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Clive vs Hives 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Core Break (2024). Clive vs Hives 2 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Core Break (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Core Break
Choose Core Break if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Core Break launched in 2024.
Both Clive vs Hives 2 and Core Break sit in Action 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
 Clive vs Hives 2 |  Core Break | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ugly Duckling Games | MythByte, Blipsounds |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Clive vs Hives 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Core Break (2024).
- Clive vs Hives 2 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Core Break (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Clive vs Hives 2 vs Core Break — FAQ
- Should I play Clive vs Hives 2 or Core Break first?
- If you want chronology, Clive vs Hives 2 (2022) came out before Core Break (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 Clive vs Hives 2 and Core Break similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.