Choose MindHunt
Choose MindHunt if it matches what drew you to this matchup. MindHunt launched in 2022.
MindHunt vs Blind Gavel
MindHunt and Blind Gavel both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. MindHunt (2022) is 4 years older than Blind Gavel (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Blind Gavel
Choose Blind Gavel if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blind Gavel launched in 2026.
Both MindHunt and Blind Gavel sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 MindHunt |  Blind Gavel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | patrikwet | Strong Bow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- MindHunt (2022) is 4 years older than Blind Gavel (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
MindHunt vs Blind Gavel — FAQ
- Should I play MindHunt or Blind Gavel first?
- If you want chronology, MindHunt (2022) came out before Blind Gavel (2026). 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 MindHunt and Blind Gavel similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Do both MindHunt and Blind Gavel have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MindHunt ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Blind Gavel ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.