Choose HYDE
Choose HYDE if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. HYDE launched in 2022.
HYDE vs Tracks of the Arcana
HYDE and Tracks of the Arcana both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. HYDE (2022) is 1 year older than Tracks of the Arcana (2023). HYDE is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Tracks of the Arcana (2.99 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 Tracks of the Arcana
Choose Tracks of the Arcana if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tracks of the Arcana launched in 2023.
Both HYDE and Tracks of the Arcana sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 HYDE |  Tracks of the Arcana | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mario Murkl | Tinymoon |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- HYDE (2022) is 1 year older than Tracks of the Arcana (2023).
- HYDE is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Tracks of the Arcana (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
HYDE vs Tracks of the Arcana — FAQ
- Should I play HYDE or Tracks of the Arcana first?
- If you want chronology, HYDE (2022) came out before Tracks of the Arcana (2023). 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 HYDE and Tracks of the Arcana similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.