Choose Lunatic
Choose Lunatic if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lunatic launched in 2022.
Lunatic vs Gnarly Hike
Lunatic and Gnarly Hike 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. Lunatic (2022) is 2 years older than Gnarly Hike (2024). Lunatic is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Gnarly Hike (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Gnarly Hike
Choose Gnarly Hike if you want a Casual experience. Gnarly Hike launched in 2024.
Both Lunatic and Gnarly Hike 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
 Lunatic |  Gnarly Hike | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BroxStudios | Wildcard Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lunatic (2022) is 2 years older than Gnarly Hike (2024).
- Lunatic is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Gnarly Hike (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Lunatic vs Gnarly Hike — FAQ
- Should I play Lunatic or Gnarly Hike first?
- If you want chronology, Lunatic (2022) came out before Gnarly Hike (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 Lunatic and Gnarly Hike 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.