Choose Threads of War
Choose Threads of War if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Playable without Timed Input. Threads of War launched in 2025.
Threads of War vs Hover Point
Threads of War and Hover Point 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. Threads of War (2025) is 1 year older than Hover Point (2026). Hover Point is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Threads of War (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 Hover Point
Choose Hover Point if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, and Keyboard Only Option. Hover Point launched in 2026.
Both Threads of War and Hover Point sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Threads of War |  Hover Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | KoS | chaqibrahim |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Threads of War (2025) is 1 year older than Hover Point (2026).
- Hover Point is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Threads of War (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Threads of War vs Hover Point — FAQ
- Should I play Threads of War or Hover Point first?
- If you want chronology, Threads of War (2025) came out before Hover Point (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 Threads of War and Hover Point 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.
- Do both Threads of War and Hover Point have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Threads of War ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Hover Point ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.