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Hell is Other Demons vs Golden Hornet

Hell is Other Demons and Golden Hornet 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. Golden Hornet (2017) is 2 years older than Hell is Other Demons (2019). Golden Hornet is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Hell is Other Demons (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Hell is Other Demons

Choose Hell is Other Demons if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Hell is Other Demons launched in 2019.

Choose Golden Hornet

Choose Golden Hornet if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Golden Hornet launched in 2017.

Both Hell is Other Demons and Golden Hornet 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

Hell is Other Demons vs Golden Hornet — Steam metadata comparison
Hell is Other Demons — Steam game coverHell is Other DemonsGolden Hornet — Steam game coverGolden Hornet
Released20192017
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Playable
Price9.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews92% positive (212 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCuddle Monster GamesHijong Park

Side by side

Hell is Other Demons vs Golden Hornet — FAQ

Should I play Hell is Other Demons or Golden Hornet first?
If you want chronology, Golden Hornet (2017) came out before Hell is Other Demons (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 Hell is Other Demons and Golden Hornet 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.
Hell is Other Demons vs Golden Hornet — Verdict (2026) · imho.run