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Lycans vs Happy Chase

Lycans and Happy Chase both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Lycans (2023) is 1 year older than Happy Chase (2024). Happy Chase is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Lycans (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Lycans

Choose Lycans if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Lycans launched in 2023.

Choose Happy Chase

Choose Happy Chase if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Happy Chase launched in 2024.

Both Lycans and Happy Chase sit in Action 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

Lycans vs Happy Chase — Steam metadata comparison
Lycans — Steam game coverLycansHappy Chase — Steam game coverHappy Chase
Released20232024
GenresAction, Strategy, IndieAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (22 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersOnu GamesAND GEAR

Side by side

Lycans vs Happy Chase — FAQ

Should I play Lycans or Happy Chase first?
If you want chronology, Lycans (2023) came out before Happy Chase (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 Lycans and Happy Chase similar?
They overlap on Action 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 Happy Chase have multiplayer like Lycans?
No. Lycans supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Happy Chase is listed as single-player only.
Does Lycans run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Lycans is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Happy Chase doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Lycans vs Happy Chase — Verdict (2026) · imho.run