Choose Hostil
Choose Hostil if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hostil launched in 2017.
Hostil vs Pilgrims
Hostil and Pilgrims both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Hostil (2017) is 2 years older than Pilgrims (2019). Pilgrims scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Hostil (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 Pilgrims
Choose Pilgrims if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96% positive across 1,488 reviews.
Both Hostil and Pilgrims sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Hostil |  Pilgrims | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (145 reviews) | 96% positive (1,488 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eteru Studio | Amanita Design |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Hostil (2017) is 2 years older than Pilgrims (2019).
- Pilgrims scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Hostil (84.8% positive).
- Hostil is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Pilgrims (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Pilgrims is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hostil has no Deck rating yet.
Hostil vs Pilgrims — FAQ
- Which is better, Hostil or Pilgrims?
- On Steam reviews Pilgrims scores higher (96% positive) than Hostil (84.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pilgrims is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hostil or Pilgrims first?
- If you want chronology, Hostil (2017) came out before Pilgrims (2019). 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 Hostil and Pilgrims similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.