Choose HOW
Choose HOW if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HOW launched in 2023.
HOW vs Amanita
HOW and Amanita both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. HOW (2023) is 3 years older than Amanita (2026). 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 Amanita
Choose Amanita if you want an Action game with Steam Input API Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Amanita launched in 2026.
Both HOW and Amanita sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 HOW |  Amanita | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LXXII | Gibberi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- HOW (2023) is 3 years older than Amanita (2026).
HOW vs Amanita — FAQ
- Should I play HOW or Amanita first?
- If you want chronology, HOW (2023) came out before Amanita (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 HOW and Amanita similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.