Choose The Hong Kong Massacre
Choose The Hong Kong Massacre if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Hong Kong Massacre launched in 2019.
The Hong Kong Massacre vs Bullet Noir
The Hong Kong Massacre and Bullet Noir both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. The Hong Kong Massacre (2019) is 6 years older than Bullet Noir (2025). Bullet Noir scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Hong Kong Massacre (73.1% 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 Bullet Noir
Choose Bullet Noir if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bullet Noir launched in 2025.
Both The Hong Kong Massacre and Bullet Noir sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 The Hong Kong Massacre |  Bullet Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (919 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VRESKI | WOLCEN Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Hong Kong Massacre (2019) is 6 years older than Bullet Noir (2025).
- Bullet Noir scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Hong Kong Massacre (73.1% positive).
- Bullet Noir is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Hong Kong Massacre (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Hong Kong Massacre is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bullet Noir has no Deck rating yet.
The Hong Kong Massacre vs Bullet Noir — FAQ
- Should I play The Hong Kong Massacre or Bullet Noir first?
- If you want chronology, The Hong Kong Massacre (2019) came out before Bullet Noir (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 The Hong Kong Massacre and Bullet Noir similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 The Hong Kong Massacre run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Hong Kong Massacre is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Bullet Noir doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.