Choose Deceived by the Host
Choose Deceived by the Host if you want an Indie experience. Deceived by the Host launched in 2023.
Deceived by the Host vs Exposed Livestream
Deceived by the Host and Exposed Livestream both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Deceived by the Host (2023) is 2 years older than Exposed Livestream (2025). Exposed Livestream is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Deceived by the Host (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Exposed Livestream
Choose Exposed Livestream if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Exposed Livestream launched in 2025.
Both Deceived by the Host and Exposed Livestream sit in 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 |  Exposed Livestream | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 78% positive (186 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Seiheiki Times | Kumada Gaon |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Deceived by the Host (2023) is 2 years older than Exposed Livestream (2025).
- Exposed Livestream is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Deceived by the Host (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Exposed Livestream is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deceived by the Host has no Deck rating yet.
Deceived by the Host vs Exposed Livestream — FAQ
- Should I play Deceived by the Host or Exposed Livestream first?
- If you want chronology, Deceived by the Host (2023) came out before Exposed Livestream (2025). 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 Exposed Livestream similar?
- They overlap on 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.