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 Zerko
Hook and Zerko 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 9 years older than Zerko (2024). Hook scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Zerko (93.9% 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 Zerko
Choose Zerko if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Zerko launched in 2024.
Both Hook and Zerko 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 |  Zerko | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (3,838 reviews) | 93.9% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maciej Targoni | Maciej Targoni |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hook (2015) is 9 years older than Zerko (2024).
- Hook scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Zerko (93.9% positive).
- Zerko is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hook (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Hook is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zerko has no Deck rating yet.
Hook vs Zerko — FAQ
- Should I play Hook or Zerko first?
- If you want chronology, Hook (2015) came out before Zerko (2024). 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 Zerko 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. Zerko doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.