Hatoful Boyfriend vs Melty Amethyst
Hatoful Boyfriend and Melty Amethyst both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Hatoful Boyfriend (2014) is 10 years older than Melty Amethyst (2024). Hatoful Boyfriend scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Melty Amethyst (84.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hatoful Boyfriend |  Melty Amethyst | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.13 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.9% positive (4,192 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mediatonic, Hato Moa | Miniature fleur |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hatoful Boyfriend (2014) is 10 years older than Melty Amethyst (2024).
- Hatoful Boyfriend scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Melty Amethyst (84.6% positive).
- Melty Amethyst is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Hatoful Boyfriend (1.13 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hatoful Boyfriend is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Melty Amethyst has no Deck rating yet.
Hatoful Boyfriend vs Melty Amethyst — FAQ
- Should I play Hatoful Boyfriend or Melty Amethyst first?
- If you want chronology, Hatoful Boyfriend (2014) came out before Melty Amethyst (2024). 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 Hatoful Boyfriend and Melty Amethyst similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Hatoful Boyfriend run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hatoful Boyfriend is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Melty Amethyst doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.