Choose Hollowed
Choose Hollowed if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Hollowed launched in 2017.
Hollowed vs A Juggler's Tale
Hollowed and A Juggler's Tale both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Hollowed (2017) is 4 years older than A Juggler's Tale (2021). A Juggler's Tale scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Hollowed (84.8% 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 A Juggler's Tale
Choose A Juggler's Tale if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Juggler's Tale launched in 2021.
Both Hollowed and A Juggler's Tale sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Hollowed |  A Juggler's Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (92 reviews) | 93.7% positive (380 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Project Polish Productions | kaleidoscube |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hollowed (2017) is 4 years older than A Juggler's Tale (2021).
- A Juggler's Tale scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Hollowed (84.8% positive).
- Hollowed is free; A Juggler's Tale is paid (17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hollowed is Deck Playable, A Juggler's Tale is Deck Verified.
Hollowed vs A Juggler's Tale — FAQ
- Should I play Hollowed or A Juggler's Tale first?
- If you want chronology, Hollowed (2017) came out before A Juggler's Tale (2021). 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 Hollowed and A Juggler's Tale similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Is Hollowed free?
- Yes — Hollowed is a free-to-play Steam title. A Juggler's Tale is paid (17.99 USD).