Choose Hotline Miami
Choose Hotline Miami if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 40,733 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hotline Miami vs GOST of Time
Hotline Miami and GOST of Time 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. Hotline Miami (2012) is 12 years older than GOST of Time (2024). GOST of Time scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hotline Miami (96.7% 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 GOST of Time
Choose GOST of Time if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. GOST of Time launched in 2024.
Both Hotline Miami and GOST of Time 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
 Hotline Miami |  GOST of Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (40,733 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dennaton Games | IzHard |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hotline Miami (2012) is 12 years older than GOST of Time (2024).
- GOST of Time scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hotline Miami (96.7% positive).
- GOST of Time is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hotline Miami (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hotline Miami is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GOST of Time has no Deck rating yet.
Hotline Miami vs GOST of Time — FAQ
- Should I play Hotline Miami or GOST of Time first?
- If you want chronology, Hotline Miami (2012) came out before GOST of Time (2024). 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 Hotline Miami and GOST of Time 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.
- Does Hotline Miami run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hotline Miami is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GOST of Time doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.