Choose LIQUID
Choose LIQUID if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. LIQUID launched in 2023.
LIQUID vs Hope Deferred
LIQUID and Hope Deferred both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. LIQUID (2023) is 2 years older than Hope Deferred (2025). LIQUID is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hope Deferred (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Hope Deferred
Choose Hope Deferred if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Hope Deferred launched in 2025.
Both LIQUID and Hope Deferred sit in RPG 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
 LIQUID |  Hope Deferred | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 100% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AutomaticGrasshopper | Tell All |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- LIQUID (2023) is 2 years older than Hope Deferred (2025).
- LIQUID is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hope Deferred (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
LIQUID vs Hope Deferred — FAQ
- Should I play LIQUID or Hope Deferred first?
- If you want chronology, LIQUID (2023) came out before Hope Deferred (2025). 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 LIQUID and Hope Deferred similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.