Choose HE ESCAPED
Choose HE ESCAPED if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. HE ESCAPED launched in 2023.
HE ESCAPED vs Rodland of Pipes
HE ESCAPED and Rodland of Pipes both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. HE ESCAPED (2023) is 1 year older than Rodland of Pipes (2024). HE ESCAPED is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Rodland of Pipes (4.99 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 Rodland of Pipes
Choose Rodland of Pipes if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Rodland of Pipes launched in 2024.
Both HE ESCAPED and Rodland of Pipes sit in Action and Indie 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
 HE ESCAPED |  Rodland of Pipes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 98.2% positive (218 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Manuel I. | Justin Jones |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HE ESCAPED (2023) is 1 year older than Rodland of Pipes (2024).
- HE ESCAPED is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Rodland of Pipes (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
HE ESCAPED vs Rodland of Pipes — FAQ
- Should I play HE ESCAPED or Rodland of Pipes first?
- If you want chronology, HE ESCAPED (2023) came out before Rodland of Pipes (2024). 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 HE ESCAPED and Rodland of Pipes similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Rodland of Pipes have multiplayer like HE ESCAPED?
- No. HE ESCAPED supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Rodland of Pipes is listed as single-player only.