Choose Hands of Necromancy
Choose Hands of Necromancy if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hands of Necromancy launched in 2022.
Hands of Necromancy vs Hands of Necromancy II
Hands of Necromancy and Hands of Necromancy II both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Hands of Necromancy (2022) is 2 years older than Hands of Necromancy II (2024). Hands of Necromancy II scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Hands of Necromancy (84.9% positive). 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 Hands of Necromancy II
Choose Hands of Necromancy II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hands of Necromancy II launched in 2024.
Both Hands of Necromancy and Hands of Necromancy II sit in Action and Indie 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
 Hands of Necromancy |  Hands of Necromancy II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (239 reviews) | 90.4% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HON Team | HON Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hands of Necromancy (2022) is 2 years older than Hands of Necromancy II (2024).
- Hands of Necromancy II scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Hands of Necromancy (84.9% positive).
- Hands of Necromancy is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hands of Necromancy II (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hands of Necromancy II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hands of Necromancy has no Deck rating yet.
Hands of Necromancy vs Hands of Necromancy II — FAQ
- Should I play Hands of Necromancy or Hands of Necromancy II first?
- If you want chronology, Hands of Necromancy (2022) came out before Hands of Necromancy II (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 Hands of Necromancy and Hands of Necromancy II similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.