Choose Skyward Collapse
Choose Skyward Collapse if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Skyward Collapse launched in 2013.
Skyward Collapse vs Hirelings
Skyward Collapse and Hirelings both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Skyward Collapse (2013) is 14 years older than Hirelings (2027). Skyward Collapse has co-op; Hirelings does not. 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 Hirelings
Choose Hirelings if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hirelings launched in 2027.
Both Skyward Collapse and Hirelings sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Skyward Collapse |  Hirelings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 49.7% positive (159 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Work Hard Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Skyward Collapse (2013) is 14 years older than Hirelings (2027).
- Skyward Collapse has co-op; Hirelings does not.
- Skyward Collapse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hirelings has no Deck rating yet.
Skyward Collapse vs Hirelings — FAQ
- Should I play Skyward Collapse or Hirelings first?
- If you want chronology, Skyward Collapse (2013) came out before Hirelings (2027). 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 Skyward Collapse and Hirelings similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Hirelings have multiplayer like Skyward Collapse?
- No. Skyward Collapse supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Hirelings is listed as single-player only.
- Does Skyward Collapse run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Skyward Collapse is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hirelings doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.