Choose Hyper Light Drifter
Choose Hyper Light Drifter if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,351 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hyper Light Drifter vs Raindancer
Hyper Light Drifter and Raindancer both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Hyper Light Drifter (2016) is 3 years older than Raindancer (2019). Hyper Light Drifter scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Raindancer (87.9% positive). 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 Raindancer
Choose Raindancer if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Raindancer launched in 2019.
Both Hyper Light Drifter and Raindancer sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Hyper Light Drifter |  Raindancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (10,351 reviews) | 87.9% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Heart Machine | Strange Creatures Studio LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hyper Light Drifter (2016) is 3 years older than Raindancer (2019).
- Hyper Light Drifter scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Raindancer (87.9% positive).
- Raindancer is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Hyper Light Drifter (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hyper Light Drifter is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Raindancer has no Deck rating yet.
Hyper Light Drifter vs Raindancer — FAQ
- Should I play Hyper Light Drifter or Raindancer first?
- If you want chronology, Hyper Light Drifter (2016) came out before Raindancer (2019). 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 Hyper Light Drifter and Raindancer similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Hyper Light Drifter and Raindancer have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hyper Light Drifter ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Raindancer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Hyper Light Drifter run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hyper Light Drifter is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Raindancer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.