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Songbringer vs Hayden's Odyssey

Songbringer and Hayden's Odyssey both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Songbringer (2017) is 8 years older than Hayden's Odyssey (2025). Hayden's Odyssey is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Songbringer (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Songbringer

Choose Songbringer if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Songbringer launched in 2017.

Choose Hayden's Odyssey

Choose Hayden's Odyssey if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hayden's Odyssey launched in 2025.

Both Songbringer and Hayden's Odyssey sit in Action 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

Songbringer vs Hayden's Odyssey — Steam metadata comparison
Songbringer — Steam game coverSongbringerHayden's Odyssey — Steam game coverHayden's Odyssey
Released20172025
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews76.3% positive (97 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersWizard FuMxCreationLab

Side by side

Songbringer vs Hayden's Odyssey — FAQ

Should I play Songbringer or Hayden's Odyssey first?
If you want chronology, Songbringer (2017) came out before Hayden's Odyssey (2025). 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 Songbringer and Hayden's Odyssey similar?
They overlap on Action 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 Hayden's Odyssey have multiplayer like Songbringer?
No. Songbringer supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Hayden's Odyssey is listed as single-player only.
Does Songbringer run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Songbringer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hayden's Odyssey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Songbringer vs Hayden's Odyssey — Verdict (2026) · imho.run