Choose Lumo
Choose Lumo if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lumo launched in 2016.
Lumo vs Hob
Lumo and Hob 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. Lumo (2016) is 1 year older than Hob (2017). Hob scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Lumo (71.7% 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 Hob
Choose Hob if you want an Action experience. 1,912 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Lumo and Hob 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
 Lumo |  Hob | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.7% positive (60 reviews) | 89% positive (1,912 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triple Eh? Ltd | Runic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lumo (2016) is 1 year older than Hob (2017).
- Hob scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Lumo (71.7% positive).
- Hob is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Lumo (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Lumo vs Hob — FAQ
- Should I play Lumo or Hob first?
- If you want chronology, Lumo (2016) came out before Hob (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 Lumo and Hob 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.