Choose Hoverloop
Choose Hoverloop if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Hoverloop launched in 2018.
Hoverloop vs Toad Turf
Hoverloop and Toad Turf both land in Action, 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 Action, Early Access on Steam. Hoverloop (2018) is 8 years older than Toad Turf (2026). Hoverloop is free; Toad Turf is paid (19.99 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 Toad Turf
Choose Toad Turf if you want a Casual game with LAN PvP and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Toad Turf launched in 2026.
Both Hoverloop and Toad Turf sit in Action and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Hoverloop |  Toad Turf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (25 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Not A Company | Gatos Malos LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Hoverloop (2018) is 8 years older than Toad Turf (2026).
- Hoverloop is free; Toad Turf is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Hoverloop vs Toad Turf — FAQ
- Should I play Hoverloop or Toad Turf first?
- If you want chronology, Hoverloop (2018) came out before Toad Turf (2026). 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 Hoverloop and Toad Turf similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Hoverloop and Toad Turf have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hoverloop ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Toad Turf ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Hoverloop free?
- Yes — Hoverloop is a free-to-play Steam title. Toad Turf is paid (19.99 USD).