The Guest vs holo8
The Guest and holo8 both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. The Guest (2016) is 9 years older than holo8 (2025). holo8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than The Guest (69.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Guest |  holo8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.3% positive (391 reviews) | 93% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Gotham | frog blend |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Guest (2016) is 9 years older than holo8 (2025).
- holo8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than The Guest (69.3% positive).
- holo8 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Guest (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Guest is Deck Verified, holo8 is Deck Playable.
The Guest vs holo8 — FAQ
- Should I play The Guest or holo8 first?
- If you want chronology, The Guest (2016) came out before holo8 (2025). 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 Guest and holo8 similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.