Choose SMS Returns
Choose SMS Returns if you want the LAN Co-op, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. SMS Returns launched in 2026.
SMS Returns vs The Halloway Haunting
SMS Returns and The Halloway Haunting 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. Both released in 2026. Both support cooperative play. 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 The Halloway Haunting
Choose The Halloway Haunting if you want the Steam Input API Support side of the pairing. The Halloway Haunting launched in 2026.
Both SMS Returns and The Halloway Haunting sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, 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
 SMS Returns |  The Halloway Haunting | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Marc Steene | New Bones Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Both support cooperative play.
SMS Returns vs The Halloway Haunting — FAQ
- Are SMS Returns and The Halloway Haunting 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.
- Do both SMS Returns and The Halloway Haunting have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SMS Returns ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; The Halloway Haunting ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.