Choose Vampyr
Choose Vampyr if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,805 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vampyr vs Nighthawks
Vampyr and Nighthawks 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. Vampyr (2018) is 8 years older than Nighthawks (2026). Nighthawks scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% 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 Nighthawks
Choose Nighthawks if you want an Indie and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.7% positive across 275 reviews.
Both Vampyr and Nighthawks sit in RPG 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
 Vampyr |  Nighthawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (8,805 reviews) | 92.7% positive (275 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DONTNOD Entertainment | The Curiosity Engine |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Vampyr (2018) is 8 years older than Nighthawks (2026).
- Nighthawks scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% positive).
- Nighthawks is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vampyr (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Vampyr is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nighthawks has no Deck rating yet.
Vampyr vs Nighthawks — FAQ
- Which is better, Vampyr or Nighthawks?
- On Steam reviews Nighthawks scores higher (92.7% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nighthawks is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Vampyr or Nighthawks first?
- If you want chronology, Vampyr (2018) came out before Nighthawks (2026). 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 Vampyr and Nighthawks 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.
- Does Vampyr run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vampyr is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nighthawks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.