Choose HunterX
Choose HunterX if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HunterX launched in 2022.
HunterX vs Escria
HunterX and Escria 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. HunterX (2022) is 4 years older than Escria (2026). HunterX is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Escria (7.49 USD vs. 8.99 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 Escria
Choose Escria if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Escria launched in 2026.
Both HunterX and Escria 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
 HunterX |  Escria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (181 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ORANGE POPCORN | Jason D. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- HunterX (2022) is 4 years older than Escria (2026).
- HunterX is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Escria (7.49 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- HunterX is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Escria has no Deck rating yet.
HunterX vs Escria — FAQ
- Should I play HunterX or Escria first?
- If you want chronology, HunterX (2022) came out before Escria (2026). 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 HunterX and Escria 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.
- Does HunterX run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HunterX is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Escria doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.