Choose Open Hunting XL
Choose Open Hunting XL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Open Hunting XL launched in 2024.
Open Hunting XL vs Hunting Pro Simulator
Open Hunting XL and Hunting Pro Simulator both land in Sports, Simulation 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 Sports, Simulation on Steam. Open Hunting XL (2024) is 2 years older than Hunting Pro Simulator (2026). Hunting Pro Simulator is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Open Hunting XL (4.95 USD vs. 8.99 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 Hunting Pro Simulator
Choose Hunting Pro Simulator if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hunting Pro Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Open Hunting XL and Hunting Pro Simulator sit in Sports and Simulation 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
 Open Hunting XL |  Hunting Pro Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.95 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kunstaat | Hard Shark Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Open Hunting XL (2024) is 2 years older than Hunting Pro Simulator (2026).
- Hunting Pro Simulator is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Open Hunting XL (4.95 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Open Hunting XL vs Hunting Pro Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Open Hunting XL or Hunting Pro Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Open Hunting XL (2024) came out before Hunting Pro Simulator (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 Open Hunting XL and Hunting Pro Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation 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.