Choose Exception
Choose Exception if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Exception launched in 2019.
Exception vs Hell is Other Demons
Exception and Hell is Other Demons both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Both released in 2019. Hell is Other Demons scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Exception (89.7% 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 Hell is Other Demons
Choose Hell is Other Demons if you want an Indie experience. Hell is Other Demons launched in 2019.
Both Exception and Hell is Other Demons sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Exception |  Hell is Other Demons | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (29 reviews) | 92% positive (212 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Traxmaster Software | Cuddle Monster Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2019.
- Hell is Other Demons scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Exception (89.7% positive).
- Exception is free; Hell is Other Demons is paid (9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Exception is Deck Playable, Hell is Other Demons is Deck Unsupported.
Exception vs Hell is Other Demons — FAQ
- Are Exception and Hell is Other Demons similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Exception free?
- Yes — Exception is a free-to-play Steam title. Hell is Other Demons is paid (9.99 USD).