Choose Hero Boy
Choose Hero Boy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hero Boy launched in 2016.
Hero Boy vs WiP
Hero Boy and WiP both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Hero Boy (2016) is 4 years older than WiP (2020). WiP is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hero Boy (0.99 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose WiP
Choose WiP if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. WiP launched in 2020.
Both Hero Boy and WiP sit in Indie 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
 Hero Boy |  WiP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crowned Daemon Studios | Hinawajin |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hero Boy (2016) is 4 years older than WiP (2020).
- WiP is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hero Boy (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Hero Boy vs WiP — FAQ
- Should I play Hero Boy or WiP first?
- If you want chronology, Hero Boy (2016) came out before WiP (2020). 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 Hero Boy and WiP similar?
- They overlap on 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.