Choose Vampyr
Choose Vampyr if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,805 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vampyr vs HTD
Vampyr and HTD both land in Action, 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. Vampyr (2018) is 2 years older than HTD (2020). HTD is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Vampyr (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD). 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 HTD
Choose HTD if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. HTD launched in 2020.
Both Vampyr and HTD sit in Action and 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 |  HTD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (8,805 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DONTNOD Entertainment | D-Tarrow |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Vampyr (2018) is 2 years older than HTD (2020).
- HTD is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Vampyr (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Vampyr is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HTD has no Deck rating yet.
Vampyr vs HTD — FAQ
- Should I play Vampyr or HTD first?
- If you want chronology, Vampyr (2018) came out before HTD (2020). 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 HTD similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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. HTD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.