Choose EvilTrap
Choose EvilTrap if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. EvilTrap launched in 2026.
EvilTrap vs Hollow Cocoon
EvilTrap and Hollow Cocoon both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Hollow Cocoon (2023) is 3 years older than EvilTrap (2026). Hollow Cocoon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; EvilTrap 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 Hollow Cocoon
Choose Hollow Cocoon if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hollow Cocoon launched in 2023.
Both EvilTrap and Hollow Cocoon sit in 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
 EvilTrap |  Hollow Cocoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 91.7% positive (181 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jeff Winner | NAYUTA STUDIO |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hollow Cocoon (2023) is 3 years older than EvilTrap (2026).
- Hollow Cocoon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; EvilTrap has no Deck rating yet.
EvilTrap vs Hollow Cocoon — FAQ
- Should I play EvilTrap or Hollow Cocoon first?
- If you want chronology, Hollow Cocoon (2023) came out before EvilTrap (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 EvilTrap and Hollow Cocoon similar?
- They overlap on 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.