Choose From Scratch
Choose From Scratch if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. From Scratch launched in 2024.
From Scratch vs Hope is Fading
From Scratch and Hope is Fading both land in Action, Adventure, Early Access 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, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. From Scratch (2024) is 1 year older than Hope is Fading (2025). From Scratch is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Hope is Fading (8.99 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 Hope is Fading
Choose Hope is Fading if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hope is Fading launched in 2025.
Both From Scratch and Hope is Fading sit in Action, Adventure, and Early Access 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
 From Scratch |  Hope is Fading | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BB STUDIO | art by rens publishing |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- From Scratch (2024) is 1 year older than Hope is Fading (2025).
- From Scratch is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Hope is Fading (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
From Scratch vs Hope is Fading — FAQ
- Should I play From Scratch or Hope is Fading first?
- If you want chronology, From Scratch (2024) came out before Hope is Fading (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 From Scratch and Hope is Fading similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Early Access 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.