Choose HYPERBEAT
Choose HYPERBEAT if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HYPERBEAT launched in 2025.
HYPERBEAT vs Close to Light
HYPERBEAT and Close to Light both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. HYPERBEAT has co-op; Close to Light does not. HYPERBEAT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Close to Light has no Deck rating yet. 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 Close to Light
Choose Close to Light if you want the Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both HYPERBEAT and Close to Light sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Adjustable Difficulty, and Save Anytime, 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
 HYPERBEAT |  Close to Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 99.7% positive (300 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dreamware Media | Nertsal |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HYPERBEAT has co-op; Close to Light does not.
- HYPERBEAT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Close to Light has no Deck rating yet.
HYPERBEAT vs Close to Light — FAQ
- Are HYPERBEAT and Close to Light similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Close to Light have multiplayer like HYPERBEAT?
- No. HYPERBEAT supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Close to Light is listed as single-player only.
- Does HYPERBEAT run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HYPERBEAT is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Close to Light doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.