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CursedSword vs Horace Hagfish

CursedSword and Horace Hagfish both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Horace Hagfish (2023) is 2 years older than CursedSword (2025). Horace Hagfish is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than CursedSword (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 CursedSword

Choose CursedSword if you want an Indie experience. CursedSword launched in 2025.

Choose Horace Hagfish

Choose Horace Hagfish if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Horace Hagfish launched in 2023.

Both CursedSword and Horace Hagfish sit in Casual 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

CursedSword vs Horace Hagfish — Steam metadata comparison
CursedSword — Steam game coverCursedSwordHorace Hagfish — Steam game coverHorace Hagfish
Released20252023
GenresIndie, CasualCasual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price11.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersJester Rat GamesGregory Tice

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CursedSword vs Horace Hagfish — FAQ

Should I play CursedSword or Horace Hagfish first?
If you want chronology, Horace Hagfish (2023) came out before CursedSword (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 CursedSword and Horace Hagfish similar?
They overlap on Casual 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.
CursedSword vs Horace Hagfish — Verdict (2026) · imho.run