Choose High Hell
Choose High Hell if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. High Hell launched in 2017.
High Hell vs SpellFront
High Hell and SpellFront 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 1 year older than SpellFront (2018). High Hell scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than SpellFront (43.8% 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 SpellFront
Choose SpellFront if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. SpellFront launched in 2018.
Both High Hell and SpellFront sit in Action and Indie 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
 High Hell |  SpellFront | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (807 reviews) | 43.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terri Vellmann, Doseone | Steppe Hare Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- High Hell (2017) is 1 year older than SpellFront (2018).
- High Hell scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than SpellFront (43.8% positive).
- SpellFront is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than High Hell (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- High Hell is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SpellFront has no Deck rating yet.
High Hell vs SpellFront — FAQ
- Should I play High Hell or SpellFront first?
- If you want chronology, High Hell (2017) came out before SpellFront (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 High Hell and SpellFront 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.
- Does High Hell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — High Hell is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SpellFront doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.