Choose Hook
Choose Hook if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,838 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hook vs No.9
Hook and No.9 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 No.9 (2024). Hook scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than No.9 (93% 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 No.9
Choose No.9 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. No.9 launched in 2024.
Both Hook and No.9 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 |  No.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (3,838 reviews) | 93% positive (57 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 No.9 (2024).
- Hook scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than No.9 (93% positive).
- No.9 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hook (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Hook vs No.9 — FAQ
- Should I play Hook or No.9 first?
- If you want chronology, Hook (2015) came out before No.9 (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 No.9 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.
- Do Hook and No.9 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.