Choose Hiking Simulator 2017
Choose Hiking Simulator 2017 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hiking Simulator 2017 launched in 2017.
Hiking Simulator 2017 vs Hiking Simulator 2018
Hiking Simulator 2017 and Hiking Simulator 2018 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. Hiking Simulator 2017 (2017) is 1 year older than Hiking Simulator 2018 (2018). Hiking Simulator 2017 scores higher on Steam reviews (53.6% positive) than Hiking Simulator 2018 (36.4% 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 Hiking Simulator 2018
Choose Hiking Simulator 2018 if you want an Adventure experience. Hiking Simulator 2018 launched in 2018.
Both Hiking Simulator 2017 and Hiking Simulator 2018 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
 Hiking Simulator 2017 |  Hiking Simulator 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.6% positive (28 reviews) | 36.4% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shoho Games | Shoho Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Hiking Simulator 2017 (2017) is 1 year older than Hiking Simulator 2018 (2018).
- Hiking Simulator 2017 scores higher on Steam reviews (53.6% positive) than Hiking Simulator 2018 (36.4% positive).
- Hiking Simulator 2017 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hiking Simulator 2018 (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Hiking Simulator 2017 vs Hiking Simulator 2018 — FAQ
- Should I play Hiking Simulator 2017 or Hiking Simulator 2018 first?
- If you want chronology, Hiking Simulator 2017 (2017) came out before Hiking Simulator 2018 (2018). 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 Hiking Simulator 2017 and Hiking Simulator 2018 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.