Choose HOUND
Choose HOUND if you want an Indie experience. HOUND launched in 2017.
HOUND vs Lunar Odyssey
HOUND and Lunar Odyssey both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. HOUND (2017) is 5 years older than Lunar Odyssey (2022). Lunar Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than HOUND (47.4% 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 Lunar Odyssey
Choose Lunar Odyssey if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.
Both HOUND and Lunar Odyssey sit in Simulation and Early Access 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
 HOUND |  Lunar Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nick Shesterin | Fractal Blue Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- HOUND (2017) is 5 years older than Lunar Odyssey (2022).
- Lunar Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than HOUND (47.4% positive).
- Lunar Odyssey is free; HOUND is paid (Price unknown).
HOUND vs Lunar Odyssey — FAQ
- Should I play HOUND or Lunar Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, HOUND (2017) came out before Lunar Odyssey (2022). 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 HOUND and Lunar Odyssey similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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.
- Is Lunar Odyssey free?
- Yes — Lunar Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. HOUND is paid (Price unknown).