Choose Hallowed Core
Choose Hallowed Core if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie game with Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Hallowed Core launched in 2026.
Hallowed Core vs Passion
Hallowed Core and Passion both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Both released in 2026. Hallowed Core is free; Passion is paid (Price unknown). 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 Passion
Choose Passion if you want an Early Access game with Gamepad Recommended and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. Passion launched in 2026.
Both Hallowed Core and Passion sit in RPG on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Hallowed Core |  Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play | RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pyxis Studios | Moonside Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Hallowed Core is free; Passion is paid (Price unknown).
Hallowed Core vs Passion — FAQ
- Are Hallowed Core and Passion similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Hallowed Core free?
- Yes — Hallowed Core is a free-to-play Steam title. Passion is paid (Price unknown).