Choose Hive
Choose Hive if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hive launched in 2022.
Hive vs Factor Y
Hive and Factor Y both land in Strategy, Simulation, Casual 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 Strategy, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Hive (2022) is 2 years older than Factor Y (2024). Factor Y is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hive (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Factor Y
Choose Factor Y if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Factor Y launched in 2024.
Both Hive and Factor Y sit in Strategy, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Hive |  Factor Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bage | Martin Buck Software |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Hive (2022) is 2 years older than Factor Y (2024).
- Factor Y is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hive (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Factor Y is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hive has no Deck rating yet.
Hive vs Factor Y — FAQ
- Should I play Hive or Factor Y first?
- If you want chronology, Hive (2022) came out before Factor Y (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 Hive and Factor Y similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, Casual 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.