Choose Hive Jump
Choose Hive Jump if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hive Jump launched in 2017.
Hive Jump vs 30XX
Hive Jump and 30XX 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. Hive Jump (2017) is 6 years older than 30XX (2023). 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Hive Jump (69.4% positive). 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 30XX
Choose 30XX if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.5% positive across 1,750 reviews.
Both Hive Jump and 30XX sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Hive Jump |  30XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (147 reviews) | 91.5% positive (1,750 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Graphite Lab | Batterystaple Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hive Jump (2017) is 6 years older than 30XX (2023).
- 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Hive Jump (69.4% positive).
- 30XX is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hive Jump (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Hive Jump vs 30XX — FAQ
- Which is better, Hive Jump or 30XX?
- On Steam reviews 30XX scores higher (91.5% positive) than Hive Jump (69.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 30XX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hive Jump or 30XX first?
- If you want chronology, Hive Jump (2017) came out before 30XX (2023). 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 Hive Jump and 30XX 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 Hive Jump and 30XX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hive Jump ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; 30XX ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.