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Games like Hide & Hold Out - H2o

If Hide & Hold Out - H2o is your kind of game, the closest matches are Out of Reach, Hurtworld and Rust — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and immersive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Hide & Hold Out - H2o: Hide & Hold Out is a multiplayer survival game taking place in a devastated water world. Gather, build, team up with your friends and establish the foundations of your future floating empire utilizing the heavy guns of your battle ships!

2016ActionIndieAdventureSimulationMassively MultiplayerEarly Access17.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Red Abyss Software
Hide & Hold Out - H2o — Steam game cover
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Build massive ships from scavenged materialsControl oil rigs or loot townsCraft ammo and weapons from limited resourcesAtmosphericChallengingImmersive

Players who liked Hide & Hold Out - H2o also play

Steam players who put hours into Hide & Hold Out - H2o also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Out of Reach

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Top pick for Hide & Hold Out - H2o fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    You’re a castaway stranded in the middle of nowhere. Storm is gone, the worst certainly not. Look for food and resources, craft gear, make shelters. These are the basics, you need much more to stay alive on this cut-off-the-world, yet not desert island. Build & burn, sail & explore, be Out of Reach!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Hurtworld

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Second-strongest match for Hide & Hold Out - H2o fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Hurtworld is a hardcore multiplayer survival FPS with a focus on competitive gunplay and strategic map control. Built for hardcore gamers, Hurtworld aims to punish.

    2019ActionAdventureSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Rust

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource scarcity and a tense mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Third-strongest match for Hide & Hold Out - H2o fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Stone Rage

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting and an atmospheric mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Ranked #4 for Hide & Hold Out - H2o fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Stone Rage is a prehistoric, open-world survival game. Play as a Cro-Magnon or Neanderthal and shape-shift into beasts as you secure your place in a harsh landscape of dangerous animals, scarce resources, and unforgiving climates. Make friends and enemies. Build. Fight. Survive.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Rem Survival

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Ranked #5 for Hide & Hold Out - H2o fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Scavenge abandoned ruins, craft gear from scrap and salvaged materials, and fight the environment itself as hunger, exposure, and exhaustion push you to your limits. There are no second chances—only adaptation or death.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. XERA: Survival

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Ranked #6 for Hide & Hold Out - H2o fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep…

    2021ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Boundless

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Ranked #7 for Hide & Hold Out - H2o fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Shape your citizen, forge your destiny and sculpt your world in this epic voxel sandbox MMO built on endless possibility.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Reign Of Kings

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Ranked #8 for Hide & Hold Out - H2o fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Struggle to survive in a harsh medieval world. Hunt wildlife, mine resources, build structures, and craft weapons and armor in order to protect yourself. You may form a guild, bring war to all opposition, and try to seize the throne and become king!

    2015ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Hide & Hold Out - H2o

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  1. Rust

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource scarcity and a tense mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Reviewers of Hide & Hold Out - H2o cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. DayZ

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Reviewers of Hide & Hold Out - H2o cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.

    2018ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Mad Max

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Hide & Hold Out - H2o cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

    2015ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Subnautica

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Reviewers of Hide & Hold Out - H2o cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

    2018IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Stranded Deep

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Reviewers of Hide & Hold Out - H2o cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face to face with some of the most life threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play. Scavenge. Discover. Survive.

    2022IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hide & Hold Out - H2o at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Priced ~44% under Hide & Hold Out - H2o on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Hide & Hold Out - H2o on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Hide & Hold Out - H2o on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Hide & Hold Out - H2o on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Hide & Hold Out - H2o on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Hide & Hold Out - H2o on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Hide & Hold Out - H2o on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Hide & Hold Out - H2o on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hide & Hold Out - H2o

How much does Hide & Hold Out - H2o cost?
Hide & Hold Out - H2o is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Hide & Hold Out - H2o have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Hide & Hold Out - H2o supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Hide & Hold Out - H2o?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hide & Hold Out - H2o are Out of Reach, Hurtworld, Rust.
Who developed Hide & Hold Out - H2o?
Hide & Hold Out - H2o was developed by Red Abyss Software.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

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