Hypnorain vs The Power Latch Kid
Hypnorain and The Power Latch Kid both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Hypnorain (2016) is 7 years older than The Power Latch Kid (2023). The Power Latch Kid is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hypnorain (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hypnorain |  The Power Latch Kid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Keyreal | Lazy Brain Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hypnorain (2016) is 7 years older than The Power Latch Kid (2023).
- The Power Latch Kid is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hypnorain (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Hypnorain vs The Power Latch Kid — FAQ
- Should I play Hypnorain or The Power Latch Kid first?
- If you want chronology, Hypnorain (2016) came out before The Power Latch Kid (2023). 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 Hypnorain and The Power Latch Kid similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.