Choose Hive Jump
Choose Hive Jump if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hive Jump launched in 2017.
Hive Jump vs Space Dragons
Hive Jump and Space Dragons 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 8 years older than Space Dragons (2025). Space Dragons scores higher on Steam reviews (81% 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 Space Dragons
Choose Space Dragons if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Dragons launched in 2025.
Both Hive Jump and Space Dragons 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 |  Space Dragons | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (147 reviews) | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Graphite Lab | TEAM Black Hat Robot |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hive Jump (2017) is 8 years older than Space Dragons (2025).
- Space Dragons scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Hive Jump (69.4% positive).
- Space Dragons is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hive Jump (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hive Jump is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Dragons has no Deck rating yet.
Hive Jump vs Space Dragons — FAQ
- Should I play Hive Jump or Space Dragons first?
- If you want chronology, Hive Jump (2017) came out before Space Dragons (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 Hive Jump and Space Dragons 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 Space Dragons have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hive Jump ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Space Dragons ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Hive Jump run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hive Jump is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Space Dragons doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.