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Skyhook vs Duel on Board

Skyhook and Duel on Board 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. Skyhook (2016) is 5 years older than Duel on Board (2021). Duel on Board is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Skyhook (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Skyhook

Choose Skyhook if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Skyhook launched in 2016.

Choose Duel on Board

Choose Duel on Board if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Duel on Board launched in 2021.

Both Skyhook and Duel on Board sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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

Skyhook vs Duel on Board — Steam metadata comparison
Skyhook — Steam game coverSkyhookDuel on Board — Steam game coverDuel on Board
Released20162021
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price7.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews84.8% positive (66 reviews)9 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersMegastorm Gamesrebel rabbit

Side by side

Skyhook vs Duel on Board — FAQ

Should I play Skyhook or Duel on Board first?
If you want chronology, Skyhook (2016) came out before Duel on Board (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 Skyhook and Duel on Board 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.
Skyhook vs Duel on Board — Verdict (2026) · imho.run