Choose Hard as Hell
Choose Hard as Hell if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hard as Hell launched in 2024.
Hard as Hell vs Starfall Command
Hard as Hell and Starfall Command 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. Hard as Hell (2024) is 2 years older than Starfall Command (2026). Hard as Hell is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Starfall Command (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Starfall Command
Choose Starfall Command if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. Starfall Command launched in 2026.
Both Hard as Hell and Starfall Command sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Hard as Hell |  Starfall Command | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | L4S Games, KAPPIRE | Eagle Pulse Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hard as Hell (2024) is 2 years older than Starfall Command (2026).
- Hard as Hell is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Starfall Command (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Hard as Hell vs Starfall Command — FAQ
- Should I play Hard as Hell or Starfall Command first?
- If you want chronology, Hard as Hell (2024) came out before Starfall Command (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 Hard as Hell and Starfall Command 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.