Choose DUSK
Choose DUSK if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 16,813 Steam reviews back the pick.
DUSK vs HROT
DUSK and HROT 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. DUSK (2018) is 5 years older than HROT (2023). DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than HROT (96.3% 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 HROT
Choose HROT if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,672 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both DUSK and HROT sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.6% vs 96.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 DUSK |  HROT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews) | 96.3% positive (3,672 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Szymanski | Spytihněv |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DUSK (2018) is 5 years older than HROT (2023).
- DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than HROT (96.3% positive).
- HROT is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than DUSK (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DUSK is Deck Verified, HROT is Deck Playable.
DUSK vs HROT — FAQ
- Which is better, DUSK or HROT?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: DUSK sits at 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews), HROT at 96.3% (3,672). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play DUSK or HROT first?
- If you want chronology, DUSK (2018) came out before HROT (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 DUSK and HROT 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.
- Does HROT have multiplayer like DUSK?
- No. DUSK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while HROT is listed as single-player only.