Choose HANK
Choose HANK if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HANK launched in 2023.
HANK vs Gunderworld
HANK and Gunderworld 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. HANK (2023) is 3 years older than Gunderworld (2026). Gunderworld is free; HANK is paid (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 Gunderworld
Choose Gunderworld if you want a Free To Play game with Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gunderworld launched in 2026.
Both HANK and Gunderworld 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
 HANK |  Gunderworld | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Artic Wolf Games | Adam Justice |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- HANK (2023) is 3 years older than Gunderworld (2026).
- Gunderworld is free; HANK is paid (4.99 USD).
HANK vs Gunderworld — FAQ
- Should I play HANK or Gunderworld first?
- If you want chronology, HANK (2023) came out before Gunderworld (2026). 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 HANK and Gunderworld 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.
- Is Gunderworld free?
- Yes — Gunderworld is a free-to-play Steam title. HANK is paid (4.99 USD).