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DeAnima vs GnollHack

DeAnima and GnollHack both land in Adventure, 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 share Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2025. GnollHack scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than DeAnima (89.3% 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 DeAnima

Choose DeAnima if you want an Action experience. DeAnima launched in 2025.

Choose GnollHack

Choose GnollHack if you want an Indie and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. GnollHack launched in 2025.

Both DeAnima and GnollHack sit in Adventure and 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

DeAnima vs GnollHack — Steam metadata comparison
DeAnima — Steam game coverDeAnimaGnollHack — Steam game coverGnollHack
Released20252025
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews89.3% positive (28 reviews)91.4% positive (35 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSteelgaze StudioHyvän mielen pelit ry

Side by side

DeAnima vs GnollHack — FAQ

Are DeAnima and GnollHack similar?
They overlap on Adventure, 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.
Is GnollHack free?
Yes — GnollHack is a free-to-play Steam title. DeAnima is paid (9.99 USD).
DeAnima vs GnollHack — Verdict (2026) · imho.run