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HOUND: AUTOMATON vs Screamcorp

HOUND: AUTOMATON and Screamcorp both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. HOUND: AUTOMATON (2024) is 2 years older than Screamcorp (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 HOUND: AUTOMATON

Choose HOUND: AUTOMATON if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HOUND: AUTOMATON launched in 2024.

Choose Screamcorp

Choose Screamcorp if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Simulation experience. Screamcorp launched in 2026.

Both HOUND: AUTOMATON and Screamcorp sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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

HOUND: AUTOMATON vs Screamcorp — Steam metadata comparison
HOUND: AUTOMATON — Steam game coverHOUND: AUTOMATONScreamcorp — Steam game coverScreamcorp
Released20242026
GenresActionAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews61.5% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersUuvana StudiosREAL PLAYERS

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HOUND: AUTOMATON vs Screamcorp — FAQ

Should I play HOUND: AUTOMATON or Screamcorp first?
If you want chronology, HOUND: AUTOMATON (2024) came out before Screamcorp (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 HOUND: AUTOMATON and Screamcorp similar?
They overlap on Action 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 HOUND: AUTOMATON and Screamcorp have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HOUND: AUTOMATON ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Screamcorp ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does HOUND: AUTOMATON run on Steam Deck?
Yes — HOUND: AUTOMATON is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Screamcorp doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
HOUND: AUTOMATON vs Screamcorp — Verdict (2026) · imho.run