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The Last of the 9 Lives vs Hopsy the Frog

The Last of the 9 Lives and Hopsy the Frog both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. The Last of the 9 Lives (2024) is 2 years older than Hopsy the Frog (2026). The Last of the 9 Lives is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hopsy the Frog (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Last of the 9 Lives

Choose The Last of the 9 Lives if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Last of the 9 Lives launched in 2024.

Choose Hopsy the Frog

Choose Hopsy the Frog if you want the Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. Hopsy the Frog launched in 2026.

Both The Last of the 9 Lives and Hopsy the Frog sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, 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

The Last of the 9 Lives vs Hopsy the Frog — Steam metadata comparison
The Last of the 9 Lives — Steam game coverThe Last of the 9 LivesHopsy the Frog — Steam game coverHopsy the Frog
Released20242026
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
Developers5 Years NowSammago Games

Side by side

The Last of the 9 Lives vs Hopsy the Frog — FAQ

Should I play The Last of the 9 Lives or Hopsy the Frog first?
If you want chronology, The Last of the 9 Lives (2024) came out before Hopsy the Frog (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 The Last of the 9 Lives and Hopsy the Frog similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
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