Choose Hoser Hockey
Choose Hoser Hockey if you want a Sports and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hoser Hockey launched in 2020.
Hoser Hockey vs Horror Royale
Hoser Hockey and Horror Royale 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. Hoser Hockey (2020) is 5 years older than Horror Royale (2025). Hoser Hockey scores higher on Steam reviews (71.1% positive) than Horror Royale (68.2% 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 Horror Royale
Choose Horror Royale if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Horror Royale launched in 2025.
Both Hoser Hockey and Horror Royale sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Hoser Hockey |  Horror Royale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.1% positive (38 reviews) | 68.2% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Sam | Ben Wade |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hoser Hockey (2020) is 5 years older than Horror Royale (2025).
- Hoser Hockey scores higher on Steam reviews (71.1% positive) than Horror Royale (68.2% positive).
- Hoser Hockey is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Horror Royale (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Hoser Hockey vs Horror Royale — FAQ
- Should I play Hoser Hockey or Horror Royale first?
- If you want chronology, Hoser Hockey (2020) came out before Horror Royale (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 Hoser Hockey and Horror Royale 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.
- Do both Hoser Hockey and Horror Royale have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hoser Hockey ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Horror Royale ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.