Choose Helltown
Choose Helltown if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Helltown launched in 2017.
Helltown vs Claustrophobia
Helltown and Claustrophobia both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Helltown (2017) is 5 years older than Claustrophobia (2022). Helltown scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Claustrophobia (71.4% 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 Claustrophobia
Choose Claustrophobia if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Claustrophobia launched in 2022.
Both Helltown and Claustrophobia sit in 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
 Helltown |  Claustrophobia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (58 reviews) | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WildArts Games | Sentinel Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Helltown (2017) is 5 years older than Claustrophobia (2022).
- Helltown scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Claustrophobia (71.4% positive).
- Claustrophobia is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Helltown (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Helltown is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Claustrophobia has no Deck rating yet.
Helltown vs Claustrophobia — FAQ
- Should I play Helltown or Claustrophobia first?
- If you want chronology, Helltown (2017) came out before Claustrophobia (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 Helltown and Claustrophobia similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Helltown run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Helltown is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Claustrophobia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.