Choose Haiju
Choose Haiju if you want an Action and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support. Haiju launched in 2027.
Haiju vs Hardcoded
Haiju and Hardcoded both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Hardcoded (2026) is 1 year older than Haiju (2027). 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 Hardcoded
Choose Hardcoded if you want the Save Anytime side of the pairing. Hardcoded launched in 2026.
Both Haiju and Hardcoded sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Haiju |  Hardcoded | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cepheid Arts | Krokozavr , Diana Taptunova |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hardcoded (2026) is 1 year older than Haiju (2027).
Haiju vs Hardcoded — FAQ
- Should I play Haiju or Hardcoded first?
- If you want chronology, Hardcoded (2026) came out before Haiju (2027). 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 Haiju and Hardcoded similar?
- They overlap on 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.