Hokko Life vs Merchant 64
Hokko Life and Merchant 64 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Hokko Life (2022) is 3 years older than Merchant 64 (2025). Merchant 64 scores higher on Steam reviews (69.4% positive) than Hokko Life (67.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hokko Life |  Merchant 64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.9% positive (1,098 reviews) | 69.4% positive (108 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wonderscope Games | SuitNtie |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hokko Life (2022) is 3 years older than Merchant 64 (2025).
- Merchant 64 scores higher on Steam reviews (69.4% positive) than Hokko Life (67.9% positive).
- Merchant 64 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hokko Life (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Hokko Life is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Merchant 64 has no Deck rating yet.
Hokko Life vs Merchant 64 — FAQ
- Which is better, Hokko Life or Merchant 64?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Hokko Life sits at 67.9% positive (1,098 reviews), Merchant 64 at 69.4% (108). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Hokko Life or Merchant 64 first?
- If you want chronology, Hokko Life (2022) came out before Merchant 64 (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 Hokko Life and Merchant 64 similar?
- They overlap on 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 Hokko Life run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hokko Life is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Merchant 64 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.