Choose Hostil
Choose Hostil if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hostil launched in 2017.
Hostil vs The Fire Nobody Started
Hostil and The Fire Nobody Started 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 8 years older than The Fire Nobody Started (2025). The Fire Nobody Started scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 The Fire Nobody Started
Choose The Fire Nobody Started if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Fire Nobody Started launched in 2025.
Both Hostil and The Fire Nobody Started 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 |  The Fire Nobody Started | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (145 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eteru Studio | Team SpitFire |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Hostil (2017) is 8 years older than The Fire Nobody Started (2025).
- The Fire Nobody Started scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hostil (84.8% positive).
- The Fire Nobody Started is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hostil (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Hostil vs The Fire Nobody Started — FAQ
- Should I play Hostil or The Fire Nobody Started first?
- If you want chronology, Hostil (2017) came out before The Fire Nobody Started (2025). 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 The Fire Nobody Started 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.