Choose Hue
Choose Hue if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. Hue launched in 2016.
Hue vs The Simplest Game
Hue and The Simplest Game both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Hue (2016) is 5 years older than The Simplest Game (2021). The Simplest Game is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hue (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 The Simplest Game
Choose The Simplest Game if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Simplest Game launched in 2021.
Both Hue and The Simplest Game sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Hue |  The Simplest Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (789 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fiddlesticks Games | Simple Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hue (2016) is 5 years older than The Simplest Game (2021).
- The Simplest Game is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hue (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Hue is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Simplest Game has no Deck rating yet.
Hue vs The Simplest Game — FAQ
- Should I play Hue or The Simplest Game first?
- If you want chronology, Hue (2016) came out before The Simplest Game (2021). 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 Hue and The Simplest Game similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Hue run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hue is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Simplest Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.