Choose Hardenville
Choose Hardenville if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hardenville launched in 2023.
Hardenville vs Leaving DNA
Hardenville and Leaving DNA both land in Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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 Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. Hardenville (2023) is 1 year older than Leaving DNA (2024). Leaving DNA scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Hardenville (57.4% 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 Leaving DNA
Choose Leaving DNA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Leaving DNA launched in 2024.
Both Hardenville and Leaving DNA sit in Indie, Adventure, and Early Access 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
 Hardenville |  Leaving DNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.4% positive (47 reviews) | 89.5% positive (124 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GoldenFreckles Lab. | The Impious Monk |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Hardenville (2023) is 1 year older than Leaving DNA (2024).
- Leaving DNA scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Hardenville (57.4% positive).
- Hardenville is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than Leaving DNA (6.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hardenville is Deck Playable, Leaving DNA is Deck Unsupported.
Hardenville vs Leaving DNA — FAQ
- Should I play Hardenville or Leaving DNA first?
- If you want chronology, Hardenville (2023) came out before Leaving DNA (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 Hardenville and Leaving DNA similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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.