Choose Children of Morta
Choose Children of Morta if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 7,392 Steam reviews back the pick.
Children of Morta vs Hollow Survivors
Children of Morta and Hollow Survivors both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Children of Morta (2019) is 6 years older than Hollow Survivors (2025). Children of Morta scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Hollow Survivors (82.9% 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 Hollow Survivors
Choose Hollow Survivors if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hollow Survivors launched in 2025.
Both Children of Morta and Hollow Survivors sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Children of Morta |  Hollow Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 21.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (7,392 reviews) | 82.9% positive (76 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dead Mage | Danny Deer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Children of Morta (2019) is 6 years older than Hollow Survivors (2025).
- Children of Morta scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Hollow Survivors (82.9% positive).
- Hollow Survivors is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Children of Morta (9.99 USD vs. 21.99 USD).
- Children of Morta has co-op; Hollow Survivors does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Children of Morta vs Hollow Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Children of Morta or Hollow Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Children of Morta (2019) came out before Hollow Survivors (2025). 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 Children of Morta and Hollow Survivors similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Hollow Survivors have multiplayer like Children of Morta?
- No. Children of Morta supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Hollow Survivors is listed as single-player only.
- Do Children of Morta and Hollow Survivors both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.