Choose Rumu
Choose Rumu if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rumu launched in 2017.
Rumu vs The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Rumu and The Excavation of Hob's Barrow both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Rumu (2017) is 5 years older than The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022). The Excavation of Hob's Barrow scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Rumu (89.2% 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 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Choose The Excavation of Hob's Barrow if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 1,857 reviews.
Both Rumu and The Excavation of Hob's Barrow sit in 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
 Rumu |  The Excavation of Hob's Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (472 reviews) | 93.3% positive (1,857 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robot House | Cloak and Dagger Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Rumu (2017) is 5 years older than The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022).
- The Excavation of Hob's Barrow scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Rumu (89.2% positive).
- Rumu is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rumu has no Deck rating yet.
Rumu vs The Excavation of Hob's Barrow — FAQ
- Which is better, Rumu or The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
- On Steam reviews The Excavation of Hob's Barrow scores higher (93.3% positive) than Rumu (89.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Rumu or The Excavation of Hob's Barrow first?
- If you want chronology, Rumu (2017) came out before The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (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 Rumu and The Excavation of Hob's Barrow similar?
- They overlap on 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.