Choose When the Light Dies
Choose When the Light Dies if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. When the Light Dies launched in 2024.
When the Light Dies vs Hive Jump 2: Survivors
When the Light Dies and Hive Jump 2: Survivors 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. Both released in 2024. Hive Jump 2: Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than When the Light Dies (65.9% 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 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Choose Hive Jump 2: Survivors if you want an Indie, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hive Jump 2: Survivors launched in 2024.
Both When the Light Dies and Hive Jump 2: Survivors 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
 When the Light Dies |  Hive Jump 2: Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (41 reviews) | 83.8% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Electric Monkeys, Secret Level Studios | Graphite Lab, Joystick, Sonamu Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Hive Jump 2: Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than When the Light Dies (65.9% positive).
- When the Light Dies is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Hive Jump 2: Survivors (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: When the Light Dies is Deck Playable, Hive Jump 2: Survivors is Deck Verified.
When the Light Dies vs Hive Jump 2: Survivors — FAQ
- Are When the Light Dies and Hive Jump 2: Survivors 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.