Choose Mana Spark
Choose Mana Spark if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mana Spark launched in 2018.
Mana Spark vs Hollow Survivors
Mana Spark and Hollow Survivors both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Mana Spark (2018) is 7 years older than Hollow Survivors (2025). Hollow Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than Mana Spark (76.7% 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 Survivors
Choose Hollow Survivors if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hollow Survivors launched in 2025.
Both Mana Spark and Hollow Survivors sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Mana Spark |  Hollow Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (249 reviews) | 82.9% positive (76 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BEHEMUTT, Kishimoto Studios | Danny Deer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Mana Spark (2018) is 7 years older than Hollow Survivors (2025).
- Hollow Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than Mana Spark (76.7% positive).
- Hollow Survivors is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Mana Spark (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Hollow Survivors is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mana Spark has no Deck rating yet.
Mana Spark vs Hollow Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Mana Spark or Hollow Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Mana Spark (2018) came out before Hollow Survivors (2025). 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 Mana Spark and Hollow Survivors similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.