Choose Hive Jump
Choose Hive Jump if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hive Jump launched in 2017.
Hive Jump vs Star Devil
Hive Jump and Star Devil 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 5 years older than Star Devil (2022). Star Devil is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Hive Jump (2.99 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 Star Devil
Choose Star Devil if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Star Devil launched in 2022.
Both Hive Jump and Star Devil 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 |  Star Devil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (147 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Graphite Lab | Pseudo Abyss |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hive Jump (2017) is 5 years older than Star Devil (2022).
- Star Devil is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Hive Jump (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hive Jump is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Star Devil has no Deck rating yet.
Hive Jump vs Star Devil — FAQ
- Should I play Hive Jump or Star Devil first?
- If you want chronology, Hive Jump (2017) came out before Star Devil (2022). 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 Star Devil 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 Star Devil have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hive Jump ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Star Devil ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Hive Jump run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hive Jump is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Star Devil doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.