Choose Tankenstein
Choose Tankenstein if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. Tankenstein launched in 2025.
Tankenstein vs Hostile Paths
Tankenstein and Hostile Paths 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. Tankenstein (2025) is 1 year older than Hostile Paths (2026). Hostile Paths is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Tankenstein (2.49 USD vs. 17.99 USD). 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 Hostile Paths
Choose Hostile Paths if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hostile Paths launched in 2026.
Both Tankenstein and Hostile Paths sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Tankenstein |  Hostile Paths | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (116 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Landship Games LTD | Alberto Lanata |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Tankenstein (2025) is 1 year older than Hostile Paths (2026).
- Hostile Paths is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Tankenstein (2.49 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Tankenstein is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hostile Paths has no Deck rating yet.
Tankenstein vs Hostile Paths — FAQ
- Should I play Tankenstein or Hostile Paths first?
- If you want chronology, Tankenstein (2025) came out before Hostile Paths (2026). 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 Tankenstein and Hostile Paths 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 Tankenstein run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Tankenstein is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hostile Paths doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.