Choose Hyper Light Drifter
Choose Hyper Light Drifter if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 10,351 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hyper Light Drifter vs INTO EVIL
Hyper Light Drifter and INTO EVIL 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 9 years older than INTO EVIL (2025). INTO EVIL scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Hyper Light Drifter (93.1% 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 INTO EVIL
Choose INTO EVIL if you want an Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. INTO EVIL launched in 2025.
Both Hyper Light Drifter and INTO EVIL 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 |  INTO EVIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (10,351 reviews) | 97% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Heart Machine | Mind's Eye Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hyper Light Drifter (2016) is 9 years older than INTO EVIL (2025).
- INTO EVIL scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Hyper Light Drifter (93.1% positive).
- Hyper Light Drifter is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than INTO EVIL (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Hyper Light Drifter vs INTO EVIL — FAQ
- Should I play Hyper Light Drifter or INTO EVIL first?
- If you want chronology, Hyper Light Drifter (2016) came out before INTO EVIL (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 Hyper Light Drifter and INTO EVIL 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 INTO EVIL 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; INTO EVIL ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Hyper Light Drifter and INTO EVIL both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.