Choose Green Hell
Choose Green Hell if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 25,819 Steam reviews back the pick.
Green Hell vs The Woods
Green Hell and The Woods both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Green Hell (2019) is 6 years older than The Woods (2025). The Woods scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Green Hell (85.6% 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 Woods
Choose The Woods if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Woods launched in 2025.
Both Green Hell and The Woods sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Green Hell |  The Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (25,819 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Creepy Jar | Starlit Forge Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Green Hell (2019) is 6 years older than The Woods (2025).
- The Woods scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Green Hell (85.6% positive).
- The Woods is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Green Hell (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Green Hell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Woods has no Deck rating yet.
Green Hell vs The Woods — FAQ
- Should I play Green Hell or The Woods first?
- If you want chronology, Green Hell (2019) came out before The Woods (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 Green Hell and The Woods similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Green Hell and The Woods have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Green Hell ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Woods ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Green Hell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Green Hell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Woods doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.