Choose BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk
Choose BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. 2,012 Steam reviews back the pick.
BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk vs Kontrakt
BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk and Kontrakt 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. BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk (2017) is 1 year older than Kontrakt (2018). BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Kontrakt (45.5% 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 Kontrakt
Choose Kontrakt if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kontrakt launched in 2018.
Both BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk and Kontrakt sit in Action 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
 BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk |  Kontrakt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (2,012 reviews) | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | Shotx |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk (2017) is 1 year older than Kontrakt (2018).
- BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Kontrakt (45.5% positive).
- Kontrakt is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk (14.99 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Kontrakt has no Deck rating yet.
BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk vs Kontrakt — FAQ
- Should I play BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk or Kontrakt first?
- If you want chronology, BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk (2017) came out before Kontrakt (2018). 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 BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk and Kontrakt 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.