Choose HUNTDOWN
Choose HUNTDOWN if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.7% positive across 1,947 reviews.
HUNTDOWN vs 198X
HUNTDOWN and 198X both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. 198X (2019) is 2 years older than HUNTDOWN (2021). HUNTDOWN scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than 198X (84.2% 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 198X
Choose 198X if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 198X launched in 2019.
Both HUNTDOWN and 198X sit in 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
 HUNTDOWN |  198X | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (1,947 reviews) | 84.2% positive (387 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Easy Trigger Games | Hi-Bit Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- 198X (2019) is 2 years older than HUNTDOWN (2021).
- HUNTDOWN scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than 198X (84.2% positive).
- HUNTDOWN is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than 198X (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- HUNTDOWN has co-op; 198X does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
HUNTDOWN vs 198X — FAQ
- Which is better, HUNTDOWN or 198X?
- On Steam reviews HUNTDOWN scores higher (94.7% positive) than 198X (84.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, HUNTDOWN is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play HUNTDOWN or 198X first?
- If you want chronology, 198X (2019) came out before HUNTDOWN (2021). 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 HUNTDOWN and 198X similar?
- They overlap on 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 198X have multiplayer like HUNTDOWN?
- No. HUNTDOWN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while 198X is listed as single-player only.
- Do HUNTDOWN and 198X both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.