Choose Scream Collector
Choose Scream Collector if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Scream Collector launched in 2017.
Scream Collector vs Horripilant
Scream Collector and Horripilant both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Scream Collector (2017) is 9 years older than Horripilant (2026). Horripilant scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Scream Collector (89% 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 Horripilant
Choose Horripilant if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.2% positive across 1,218 reviews.
Both Scream Collector and Horripilant sit in 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
 Scream Collector |  Horripilant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Free To Play, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (582 reviews) | 92.2% positive (1,218 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PuzzleRoo | Alexandre Declos , Pas Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Scream Collector (2017) is 9 years older than Horripilant (2026).
- Horripilant scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Scream Collector (89% positive).
- Scream Collector is free; Horripilant is paid (7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Scream Collector vs Horripilant — FAQ
- Which is better, Scream Collector or Horripilant?
- On Steam reviews Horripilant scores higher (92.2% positive) than Scream Collector (89% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Horripilant is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Scream Collector or Horripilant first?
- If you want chronology, Scream Collector (2017) came out before Horripilant (2026). 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 Scream Collector and Horripilant similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Scream Collector free?
- Yes — Scream Collector is a free-to-play Steam title. Horripilant is paid (7.99 USD).