Choose Iconoclasts
Choose Iconoclasts if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,070 Steam reviews back the pick.
Iconoclasts vs Hob
Iconoclasts and Hob both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Hob (2017) is 1 year older than Iconoclasts (2018). Hob scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Iconoclasts (83.8% 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 Hob
Choose Hob if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89% positive across 1,912 reviews.
Both Iconoclasts and Hob sit in Action, 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
 Iconoclasts |  Hob | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (2,070 reviews) | 89% positive (1,912 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Joakim Sandberg | Runic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hob (2017) is 1 year older than Iconoclasts (2018).
- Hob scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Iconoclasts (83.8% positive).
- Hob is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Iconoclasts (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Iconoclasts is Deck Verified, Hob is Deck Playable.
Iconoclasts vs Hob — FAQ
- Which is better, Iconoclasts or Hob?
- On Steam reviews Hob scores higher (89% positive) than Iconoclasts (83.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hob is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Iconoclasts or Hob first?
- If you want chronology, Hob (2017) came out before Iconoclasts (2018). 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 Iconoclasts and Hob similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.