Choose The Surge
Choose The Surge if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 4,366 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Surge vs Hellpoint
The Surge and Hellpoint both land in Action, RPG 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 Action, RPG on Steam. The Surge (2017) is 3 years older than Hellpoint (2020). Hellpoint scores higher on Steam reviews (79.9% positive) than The Surge (76.6% 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 Hellpoint
Choose Hellpoint if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.9% positive across 1,597 reviews.
Both The Surge and Hellpoint sit in Action and RPG 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
 The Surge |  Hellpoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (4,366 reviews) | 79.9% positive (1,597 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Deck13 | Cradle Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- The Surge (2017) is 3 years older than Hellpoint (2020).
- Hellpoint scores higher on Steam reviews (79.9% positive) than The Surge (76.6% positive).
- Hellpoint is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than The Surge (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hellpoint has co-op; The Surge does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Surge vs Hellpoint — FAQ
- Which is better, The Surge or Hellpoint?
- On Steam reviews Hellpoint scores higher (79.9% positive) than The Surge (76.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hellpoint is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Surge or Hellpoint first?
- If you want chronology, The Surge (2017) came out before Hellpoint (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 The Surge and Hellpoint similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 The Surge have multiplayer like Hellpoint?
- No. Hellpoint supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while The Surge is listed as single-player only.