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Hyper Light Drifter vs Glittering Sword

Hyper Light Drifter and Glittering Sword 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 5 years older than Glittering Sword (2021). Glittering Sword is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Hyper Light Drifter (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Hyper Light Drifter

Choose Hyper Light Drifter if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,351 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Glittering Sword

Choose Glittering Sword if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Glittering Sword launched in 2021.

Both Hyper Light Drifter and Glittering Sword sit in Action, 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

Hyper Light Drifter vs Glittering Sword — Steam metadata comparison
Hyper Light Drifter — Steam game coverHyper Light DrifterGlittering Sword — Steam game coverGlittering Sword
Released20162021
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews93.1% positive (10,351 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersHeart MachineHugePixel

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Hyper Light Drifter vs Glittering Sword — FAQ

Should I play Hyper Light Drifter or Glittering Sword first?
If you want chronology, Hyper Light Drifter (2016) came out before Glittering Sword (2021). 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 Glittering Sword 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.
Does Glittering Sword have multiplayer like Hyper Light Drifter?
No. Hyper Light Drifter supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Glittering Sword is listed as single-player only.
Does Hyper Light Drifter run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Hyper Light Drifter is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Glittering Sword doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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