Choose Kholat
Choose Kholat if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kholat launched in 2015.
Kholat vs Kona
Kholat and Kona both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Kholat (2015) is 2 years older than Kona (2017). Kona scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than Kholat (62.8% 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 Kona
Choose Kona if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.9% positive across 1,473 reviews.
Both Kholat and Kona sit in 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
 Kholat |  Kona | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.8% positive (804 reviews) | 81.9% positive (1,473 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IMGN.PRO | Parabole |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kholat (2015) is 2 years older than Kona (2017).
- Kona scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than Kholat (62.8% positive).
- Kona is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Kholat (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Kholat vs Kona — FAQ
- Which is better, Kholat or Kona?
- On Steam reviews Kona scores higher (81.9% positive) than Kholat (62.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Kona is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Kholat or Kona first?
- If you want chronology, Kholat (2015) came out before Kona (2017). 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 Kholat and Kona similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Kholat and Kona 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.