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 Kontrakt
The Hong Kong Massacre and Kontrakt 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. Kontrakt (2018) is 1 year older than The Hong Kong Massacre (2019). The Hong Kong Massacre scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than Kontrakt (45.5% 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 Kontrakt
Choose Kontrakt if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kontrakt launched in 2018.
Both The Hong Kong Massacre and Kontrakt 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 |  Kontrakt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (919 reviews) | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VRESKI | Shotx |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Kontrakt (2018) is 1 year older than The Hong Kong Massacre (2019).
- The Hong Kong Massacre scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than Kontrakt (45.5% positive).
- Kontrakt is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Hong Kong Massacre (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Hong Kong Massacre is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kontrakt has no Deck rating yet.
The Hong Kong Massacre vs Kontrakt — FAQ
- Should I play The Hong Kong Massacre or Kontrakt first?
- If you want chronology, Kontrakt (2018) came out before The Hong Kong Massacre (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 The Hong Kong Massacre and Kontrakt 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. Kontrakt doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.