Choose Estencel
Choose Estencel if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Estencel launched in 2023.
Estencel vs Hell Above
Estencel and Hell Above both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Both support cooperative play. Estencel is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hell Above 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 Hell Above
Choose Hell Above if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input.
Both Estencel and Hell Above sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op, 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
 Estencel |  Hell Above | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 69% positive (71 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Rone Vine | Neotenic Media Limited |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Estencel is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hell Above has no Deck rating yet.
Estencel vs Hell Above — FAQ
- Are Estencel and Hell Above similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both Estencel and Hell Above have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Estencel ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Hell Above ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Estencel run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Estencel is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hell Above doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.