Choose Hob
Choose Hob if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,912 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hob vs DROS
Hob and DROS 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 6 years older than DROS (2023). DROS scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Hob (89% 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 DROS
Choose DROS if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. DROS launched in 2023.
Both Hob and DROS 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
 Hob |  DROS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (1,912 reviews) | 96.8% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Runic Games | emergeWorlds |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hob (2017) is 6 years older than DROS (2023).
- DROS scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Hob (89% positive).
- DROS is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hob (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hob is Deck Playable, DROS is Deck Verified.
Hob vs DROS — FAQ
- Should I play Hob or DROS first?
- If you want chronology, Hob (2017) came out before DROS (2023). 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 Hob and DROS 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.