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Horde Hunters vs DUCKLYTE

Horde Hunters and DUCKLYTE both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. DUCKLYTE (2023) is 2 years older than Horde Hunters (2025). DUCKLYTE is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Horde Hunters (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Horde Hunters

Choose Horde Hunters if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Horde Hunters launched in 2025.

Choose DUCKLYTE

Choose DUCKLYTE if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. DUCKLYTE launched in 2023.

Both Horde Hunters and DUCKLYTE sit in Action 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

Horde Hunters vs DUCKLYTE — Steam metadata comparison
Horde Hunters — Steam game coverHorde HuntersDUCKLYTE — Steam game coverDUCKLYTE
Released20252023
GenresActionAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price6.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews85.7% positive (70 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAntti VaihiaLGV

Side by side

Horde Hunters vs DUCKLYTE — FAQ

Should I play Horde Hunters or DUCKLYTE first?
If you want chronology, DUCKLYTE (2023) came out before Horde Hunters (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 Horde Hunters and DUCKLYTE similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
Horde Hunters vs DUCKLYTE — Verdict (2026) · imho.run