Choose 99Vidas
Choose 99Vidas if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 99Vidas launched in 2016.
99Vidas vs Hamsterdam
99Vidas and Hamsterdam 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. 99Vidas (2016) is 3 years older than Hamsterdam (2019). Hamsterdam scores higher on Steam reviews (78.4% positive) than 99Vidas (54.7% 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 Hamsterdam
Choose Hamsterdam if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hamsterdam launched in 2019.
Both 99Vidas and Hamsterdam sit in Action and 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
 99Vidas |  Hamsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.7% positive (95 reviews) | 78.4% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | QUByte Interactive | Muse Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 99Vidas (2016) is 3 years older than Hamsterdam (2019).
- Hamsterdam scores higher on Steam reviews (78.4% positive) than 99Vidas (54.7% positive).
- Hamsterdam is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than 99Vidas (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- 99Vidas has co-op; Hamsterdam does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
99Vidas vs Hamsterdam — FAQ
- Should I play 99Vidas or Hamsterdam first?
- If you want chronology, 99Vidas (2016) came out before Hamsterdam (2019). 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 99Vidas and Hamsterdam 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 Hamsterdam have multiplayer like 99Vidas?
- No. 99Vidas supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Hamsterdam is listed as single-player only.