Choose Hollow
Choose Hollow if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hollow launched in 2017.
Hollow vs Hollow 2
Hollow and Hollow 2 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Hollow (2017) is 5 years older than Hollow 2 (2022). Hollow 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (45.5% positive) than Hollow (30.6% 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 Hollow 2
Choose Hollow 2 if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hollow 2 launched in 2022.
Both Hollow and Hollow 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Hollow |  Hollow 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 30.6% positive (85 reviews) | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MMEU | MegaPixel Studio S. A. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hollow (2017) is 5 years older than Hollow 2 (2022).
- Hollow 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (45.5% positive) than Hollow (30.6% positive).
- Hollow 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hollow (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Hollow vs Hollow 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Hollow or Hollow 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Hollow (2017) came out before Hollow 2 (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 Hollow and Hollow 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.