Choose Contagion
Choose Contagion if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,535 Steam reviews back the pick.
Contagion vs Holey
Contagion and Holey both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Contagion (2013) is 13 years older than Holey (2026). Holey scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Contagion (73.2% positive). 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 Holey
Choose Holey if you want an Early Access game with Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Holey launched in 2026.
Both Contagion and Holey sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Subtitle Options, 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
 Contagion |  Holey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (5,535 reviews) | 77.8% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Monochrome, Inc | Kelecik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Contagion (2013) is 13 years older than Holey (2026).
- Holey scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Contagion (73.2% positive).
- Holey is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Contagion (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Contagion is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Holey has no Deck rating yet.
Contagion vs Holey — FAQ
- Should I play Contagion or Holey first?
- If you want chronology, Contagion (2013) came out before Holey (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 Contagion and Holey similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Contagion and Holey have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Contagion ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Holey ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Contagion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Contagion is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Holey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.