Choose Hodgepodge Hunch
Choose Hodgepodge Hunch if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hodgepodge Hunch launched in 2023.
Hodgepodge Hunch vs Deadly Trick
Hodgepodge Hunch and Deadly Trick both land in Simulation, 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 share Simulation, Casual on Steam. Hodgepodge Hunch (2023) is 3 years older than Deadly Trick (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Deadly Trick
Choose Deadly Trick if you want an Action, Indie, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Deadly Trick launched in 2026.
Both Hodgepodge Hunch and Deadly Trick sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Hodgepodge Hunch |  Deadly Trick | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | uracon | Finalblow Co. |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Hodgepodge Hunch (2023) is 3 years older than Deadly Trick (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hodgepodge Hunch is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deadly Trick has no Deck rating yet.
Hodgepodge Hunch vs Deadly Trick — FAQ
- Should I play Hodgepodge Hunch or Deadly Trick first?
- If you want chronology, Hodgepodge Hunch (2023) came out before Deadly Trick (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 Hodgepodge Hunch and Deadly Trick similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.
- Do both Hodgepodge Hunch and Deadly Trick have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hodgepodge Hunch ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Deadly Trick ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Hodgepodge Hunch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hodgepodge Hunch is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Deadly Trick doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.