Choose Videopac Collection 1
Choose Videopac Collection 1 if you want a Sports experience. Videopac Collection 1 launched in 2022.
Videopac Collection 1 vs Hyper Chess
Videopac Collection 1 and Hyper Chess both land in Action, Strategy 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 Action, Strategy on Steam. Videopac Collection 1 (2022) is 3 years older than Hyper Chess (2025). Hyper Chess is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Videopac Collection 1 (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Hyper Chess
Choose Hyper Chess if you want the Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hyper Chess launched in 2025.
Both Videopac Collection 1 and Hyper Chess sit in Action and Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Videopac Collection 1 |  Hyper Chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 91.7% positive (253 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Philips P.O.V. Entertainment Group | Grouch, SuitNtie |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Videopac Collection 1 (2022) is 3 years older than Hyper Chess (2025).
- Hyper Chess is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Videopac Collection 1 (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Hyper Chess is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Videopac Collection 1 has no Deck rating yet.
Videopac Collection 1 vs Hyper Chess — FAQ
- Should I play Videopac Collection 1 or Hyper Chess first?
- If you want chronology, Videopac Collection 1 (2022) came out before Hyper Chess (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 Videopac Collection 1 and Hyper Chess similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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.