Choose Grim Dawn
Choose Grim Dawn if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 39,041 reviews.
Grim Dawn vs Hell Clock
Grim Dawn and Hell Clock both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Grim Dawn (2016) is 9 years older than Hell Clock (2025). Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Hell Clock (84.1% 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 Hell Clock
Choose Hell Clock if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,669 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Grim Dawn and Hell Clock sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Grim Dawn |  Hell Clock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (39,041 reviews) | 84.1% positive (1,669 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crate Entertainment | Rogue Snail |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Grim Dawn (2016) is 9 years older than Hell Clock (2025).
- Grim Dawn scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Hell Clock (84.1% positive).
- Hell Clock is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Grim Dawn (13.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Grim Dawn has co-op; Hell Clock does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Grim Dawn vs Hell Clock — FAQ
- Which is better, Grim Dawn or Hell Clock?
- On Steam reviews Grim Dawn scores higher (95.1% positive) than Hell Clock (84.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Grim Dawn is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Grim Dawn or Hell Clock first?
- If you want chronology, Grim Dawn (2016) came out before Hell Clock (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 Grim Dawn and Hell Clock similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Hell Clock have multiplayer like Grim Dawn?
- No. Grim Dawn supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Hell Clock is listed as single-player only.