Choose Hocus Pocus
Choose Hocus Pocus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hocus Pocus launched in 2014.
Hocus Pocus vs Johnny Explorer
Hocus Pocus and Johnny Explorer both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Hocus Pocus (2014) is 9 years older than Johnny Explorer (2023). Johnny Explorer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hocus Pocus (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Johnny Explorer
Choose Johnny Explorer if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Johnny Explorer launched in 2023.
Both Hocus Pocus and Johnny Explorer sit in Action 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
 Hocus Pocus |  Johnny Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (98 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonlite Software | Kamil Szczepanik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Hocus Pocus (2014) is 9 years older than Johnny Explorer (2023).
- Johnny Explorer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hocus Pocus (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Hocus Pocus is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Johnny Explorer has no Deck rating yet.
Hocus Pocus vs Johnny Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play Hocus Pocus or Johnny Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, Hocus Pocus (2014) came out before Johnny Explorer (2023). 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 Hocus Pocus and Johnny Explorer similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.