Choose HOARD
Choose HOARD if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HOARD launched in 2011.
HOARD vs VITATIO
HOARD and VITATIO both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. HOARD (2011) is 6 years older than VITATIO (2017). VITATIO is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HOARD (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 VITATIO
Choose VITATIO if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. VITATIO launched in 2017.
Both HOARD and VITATIO sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 HOARD |  VITATIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (429 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Big Sandwich Games, Stratecade LLC | ColloseusX |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- HOARD (2011) is 6 years older than VITATIO (2017).
- VITATIO is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HOARD (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- HOARD has co-op; VITATIO does not.
- HOARD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; VITATIO has no Deck rating yet.
HOARD vs VITATIO — FAQ
- Should I play HOARD or VITATIO first?
- If you want chronology, HOARD (2011) came out before VITATIO (2017). 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 HOARD and VITATIO similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 VITATIO have multiplayer like HOARD?
- No. HOARD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while VITATIO is listed as single-player only.
- Does HOARD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HOARD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. VITATIO doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.