Choose HyperRogue
Choose HyperRogue if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HyperRogue launched in 2015.
HyperRogue vs CELLAR
HyperRogue and CELLAR both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. HyperRogue (2015) is 6 years older than CELLAR (2021). CELLAR is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than HyperRogue (6.99 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 CELLAR
Choose CELLAR if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. CELLAR launched in 2021.
Both HyperRogue and CELLAR sit in Indie 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
 HyperRogue |  CELLAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (345 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zeno Rogue | QUIET TOWN STUDIO™ |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- HyperRogue (2015) is 6 years older than CELLAR (2021).
- CELLAR is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than HyperRogue (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- HyperRogue has co-op; CELLAR does not.
- HyperRogue is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CELLAR has no Deck rating yet.
HyperRogue vs CELLAR — FAQ
- Should I play HyperRogue or CELLAR first?
- If you want chronology, HyperRogue (2015) came out before CELLAR (2021). 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 HyperRogue and CELLAR similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does CELLAR have multiplayer like HyperRogue?
- No. HyperRogue supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while CELLAR is listed as single-player only.
- Does HyperRogue run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HyperRogue is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CELLAR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.