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High Hell vs Chop Goblins

High Hell and Chop Goblins both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. High Hell (2017) is 5 years older than Chop Goblins (2022). Chop Goblins scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than High Hell (84.9% 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 High Hell

Choose High Hell if it matches what drew you to this matchup. High Hell launched in 2017.

Choose Chop Goblins

Choose Chop Goblins if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.7% positive across 2,415 reviews.

Both High Hell and Chop Goblins sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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.

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High Hell vs Chop Goblins — Steam metadata comparison
High Hell — Steam game coverHigh HellChop Goblins — Steam game coverChop Goblins
Released20172022
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price9.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews84.9% positive (807 reviews)97.7% positive (2,415 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTerri Vellmann, DoseoneDavid Szymanski

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High Hell vs Chop Goblins — FAQ

Which is better, High Hell or Chop Goblins?
On Steam reviews Chop Goblins scores higher (97.7% positive) than High Hell (84.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Chop Goblins is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play High Hell or Chop Goblins first?
If you want chronology, High Hell (2017) came out before Chop Goblins (2022). 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 High Hell and Chop Goblins similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
High Hell vs Chop Goblins — Verdict (2026) · imho.run