Choose Hook
Choose Hook if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,838 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hook vs CATch the Stars
Hook and CATch the Stars both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Hook (2015) is 5 years older than CATch the Stars (2020). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Hook: 3,838 reviews, CATch the Stars: 218). 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 CATch the Stars
Choose CATch the Stars if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. CATch the Stars launched in 2020.
Both Hook and CATch the Stars sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.7% vs 96.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hook |  CATch the Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (3,838 reviews) | 96.8% positive (218 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maciej Targoni | Pinel Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Hook (2015) is 5 years older than CATch the Stars (2020).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Hook: 3,838 reviews, CATch the Stars: 218).
- CATch the Stars is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hook (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Hook is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CATch the Stars has no Deck rating yet.
Hook vs CATch the Stars — FAQ
- Which is better, Hook or CATch the Stars?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Hook sits at 96.7% positive (3,838 reviews), CATch the Stars at 96.8% (218). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Hook or CATch the Stars first?
- If you want chronology, Hook (2015) came out before CATch the Stars (2020). 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 CATch the Stars similar?
- They overlap on 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. CATch the Stars doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.