Choose A Hat in Time
Choose A Hat in Time if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 29,107 Steam reviews back the pick.
A Hat in Time vs Galaxy Gang
A Hat in Time and Galaxy Gang both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. A Hat in Time (2017) is 10 years older than Galaxy Gang (2027). Galaxy Gang is free; A Hat in Time is paid (29.99 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 Galaxy Gang
Choose Galaxy Gang if you want an Action and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Galaxy Gang launched in 2027.
Both A Hat in Time and Galaxy Gang sit in 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
 A Hat in Time |  Galaxy Gang | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 98.1% positive (29,107 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gears for Breakfast | T'sarE Media |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- A Hat in Time (2017) is 10 years older than Galaxy Gang (2027).
- Galaxy Gang is free; A Hat in Time is paid (29.99 USD).
- A Hat in Time has co-op; Galaxy Gang does not.
- A Hat in Time is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Galaxy Gang has no Deck rating yet.
A Hat in Time vs Galaxy Gang — FAQ
- Should I play A Hat in Time or Galaxy Gang first?
- If you want chronology, A Hat in Time (2017) came out before Galaxy Gang (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 A Hat in Time and Galaxy Gang similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Galaxy Gang have multiplayer like A Hat in Time?
- No. A Hat in Time supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Galaxy Gang is listed as single-player only.
- Is Galaxy Gang free?
- Yes — Galaxy Gang is a free-to-play Steam title. A Hat in Time is paid (29.99 USD).
- Does A Hat in Time run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A Hat in Time is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Galaxy Gang doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.