Choose Deceived by the Host
Choose Deceived by the Host if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deceived by the Host launched in 2023.
Deceived by the Host vs Summer Clover
Deceived by the Host and Summer Clover both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Deceived by the Host (2023) is 1 year older than Summer Clover (2024). Deceived by the Host is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Summer Clover (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD). 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 Summer Clover
Choose Summer Clover if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Casual experience. 1,158 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Deceived by the Host and Summer Clover sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Deceived by the Host |  Summer Clover | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 96.3% positive (1,158 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Seiheiki Times | Connection |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Deceived by the Host (2023) is 1 year older than Summer Clover (2024).
- Deceived by the Host is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Summer Clover (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Summer Clover is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deceived by the Host has no Deck rating yet.
Deceived by the Host vs Summer Clover — FAQ
- Should I play Deceived by the Host or Summer Clover first?
- If you want chronology, Deceived by the Host (2023) came out before Summer Clover (2024). 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 Deceived by the Host and Summer Clover similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.