Choose When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
Choose When Ski Lifts Go Wrong if you want a Sports game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. When Ski Lifts Go Wrong launched in 2019.
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong vs Hellgineers
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong and Hellgineers both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. When Ski Lifts Go Wrong (2019) is 4 years older than Hellgineers (2023). Hellgineers scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than When Ski Lifts Go Wrong (87.4% 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 Hellgineers
Choose Hellgineers if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hellgineers launched in 2023.
Both When Ski Lifts Go Wrong and Hellgineers sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 When Ski Lifts Go Wrong |  Hellgineers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (230 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hugecalf Studios | Johan Peitz, Vav |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- When Ski Lifts Go Wrong (2019) is 4 years older than Hellgineers (2023).
- Hellgineers scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than When Ski Lifts Go Wrong (87.4% positive).
- When Ski Lifts Go Wrong is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Hellgineers (1.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong vs Hellgineers — FAQ
- Should I play When Ski Lifts Go Wrong or Hellgineers first?
- If you want chronology, When Ski Lifts Go Wrong (2019) came out before Hellgineers (2023). 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 When Ski Lifts Go Wrong and Hellgineers similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.