Choose HSS:Reload
Choose HSS:Reload if you want an Indie experience. HSS:Reload launched in 2024.
HSS:Reload vs RIG Riot
HSS:Reload and RIG Riot 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. HSS:Reload (2024) is 2 years older than RIG Riot (2026). HSS:Reload is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RIG Riot has no Deck rating yet. 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 RIG Riot
Choose RIG Riot if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. RIG Riot launched in 2026.
Both HSS:Reload and RIG Riot sit in Action 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
 HSS:Reload |  RIG Riot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (27 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SmokingBear Studio | Sage Boatman |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- HSS:Reload (2024) is 2 years older than RIG Riot (2026).
- HSS:Reload is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RIG Riot has no Deck rating yet.
HSS:Reload vs RIG Riot — FAQ
- Should I play HSS:Reload or RIG Riot first?
- If you want chronology, HSS:Reload (2024) came out before RIG Riot (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 HSS:Reload and RIG Riot 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.
- Does HSS:Reload run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HSS:Reload is rated Deck Playable by Valve. RIG Riot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.