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Hatred vs Redie

Hatred and Redie both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Hatred (2015) is 1 year older than Redie (2016). Hatred scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Redie (76.7% 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 Hatred

Choose Hatred if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.5% positive across 9,619 reviews.

Choose Redie

Choose Redie if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Redie launched in 2016.

Both Hatred and Redie sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Hatred vs Redie — Steam metadata comparison
Hatred — Steam game coverHatredRedie — Steam game coverRedie
Released20152016
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price5.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews81.5% positive (9,619 reviews)76.7% positive (120 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDestructive CreationsRückert Broductions

Side by side

Hatred vs Redie — FAQ

Which is better, Hatred or Redie?
On Steam reviews Hatred scores higher (81.5% positive) than Redie (76.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hatred is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Hatred or Redie first?
If you want chronology, Hatred (2015) came out before Redie (2016). 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 Hatred and Redie similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Is Redie free?
Yes — Redie is a free-to-play Steam title. Hatred is paid (5.99 USD).
Hatred vs Redie — Verdict (2026) · imho.run