Choose Hook
Choose Hook if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,838 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hook vs Hookshot
Hook and Hookshot both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Hook (2015) is 4 years older than Hookshot (2019). Hookshot is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hook (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Hookshot
Choose Hookshot if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hookshot launched in 2019.
Both Hook and Hookshot sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Hook |  Hookshot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (3,838 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maciej Targoni | NanningsGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hook (2015) is 4 years older than Hookshot (2019).
- Hookshot is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hook (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Hook is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hookshot has no Deck rating yet.
Hook vs Hookshot — FAQ
- Should I play Hook or Hookshot first?
- If you want chronology, Hook (2015) came out before Hookshot (2019). 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 Hook and Hookshot similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Hook run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hook is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hookshot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.