Choose Moon Hunters
Choose Moon Hunters if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,726 Steam reviews back the pick.
Moon Hunters vs Folk Hero
Moon Hunters and Folk Hero both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Moon Hunters (2016) is 7 years older than Folk Hero (2023). Folk Hero scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Moon Hunters (77.7% positive). 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 Folk Hero
Choose Folk Hero if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Folk Hero launched in 2023.
Both Moon Hunters and Folk Hero sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Moon Hunters |  Folk Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.7% positive (1,726 reviews) | 82.6% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Kitfox Games | Chudo-Yudo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Moon Hunters (2016) is 7 years older than Folk Hero (2023).
- Folk Hero scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Moon Hunters (77.7% positive).
- Folk Hero is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Moon Hunters (4.49 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Moon Hunters is Deck Playable, Folk Hero is Deck Verified.
Moon Hunters vs Folk Hero — FAQ
- Should I play Moon Hunters or Folk Hero first?
- If you want chronology, Moon Hunters (2016) came out before Folk Hero (2023). 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 Moon Hunters and Folk Hero similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Moon Hunters and Folk Hero have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Moon Hunters ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Folk Hero ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.