Choose Hode
Choose Hode if you want a RPG and Casual experience. Hode launched in 2024.
Hode vs Cosmolon
Hode and Cosmolon 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. Hode (2024) is 1 year older than Cosmolon (2025). Cosmolon is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hode (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Cosmolon
Choose Cosmolon if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Cosmolon launched in 2025.
Both Hode and Cosmolon 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
 Hode |  Cosmolon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | naps games | Se7enZ Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hode (2024) is 1 year older than Cosmolon (2025).
- Cosmolon is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hode (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Hode vs Cosmolon — FAQ
- Should I play Hode or Cosmolon first?
- If you want chronology, Hode (2024) came out before Cosmolon (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 Hode and Cosmolon 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.