Choose GLUM
Choose GLUM if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. GLUM launched in 2025.
GLUM vs Ghoul Fright
GLUM and Ghoul Fright both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. GLUM (2025) is 1 year older than Ghoul Fright (2026). Ghoul Fright is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than GLUM (6.99 USD vs. 12.49 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 Ghoul Fright
Choose Ghoul Fright if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ghoul Fright launched in 2026.
Both GLUM and Ghoul Fright sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access 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
 GLUM |  Ghoul Fright | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.7% positive (67 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CinderCat Games | Atrax |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- GLUM (2025) is 1 year older than Ghoul Fright (2026).
- Ghoul Fright is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than GLUM (6.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- Ghoul Fright has co-op; GLUM does not.
- GLUM is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Ghoul Fright has no Deck rating yet.
GLUM vs Ghoul Fright — FAQ
- Should I play GLUM or Ghoul Fright first?
- If you want chronology, GLUM (2025) came out before Ghoul Fright (2026). 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 GLUM and Ghoul Fright similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 GLUM have multiplayer like Ghoul Fright?
- No. Ghoul Fright supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while GLUM is listed as single-player only.