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 TOK HARDCORE
Hook and TOK HARDCORE 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 TOK HARDCORE (2019). Hook scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than TOK HARDCORE (94.2% 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 TOK HARDCORE
Choose TOK HARDCORE if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. TOK HARDCORE launched in 2019.
Both Hook and TOK HARDCORE 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 |  TOK HARDCORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.70 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (3,838 reviews) | 94.2% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maciej Targoni | Crew Lab |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hook (2015) is 4 years older than TOK HARDCORE (2019).
- Hook scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than TOK HARDCORE (94.2% positive).
- TOK HARDCORE is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Hook (0.70 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Hook is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; TOK HARDCORE has no Deck rating yet.
Hook vs TOK HARDCORE — FAQ
- Should I play Hook or TOK HARDCORE first?
- If you want chronology, Hook (2015) came out before TOK HARDCORE (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 TOK HARDCORE 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. TOK HARDCORE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.