Choose HOST
Choose HOST if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. HOST launched in 2018.
HOST vs Ayahuasca
HOST and Ayahuasca 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. HOST (2018) is 2 years older than Ayahuasca (2020). HOST scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Ayahuasca (82.1% 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 Ayahuasca
Choose Ayahuasca if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ayahuasca launched in 2020.
Both HOST and Ayahuasca sit in Indie on Steam and both list VR Only, 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
 HOST |  Ayahuasca | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (20 reviews) | 82.1% positive (290 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Garrett Fuselier | Small Studio by Mac Guff, Atlas V, a_BAHN |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- HOST (2018) is 2 years older than Ayahuasca (2020).
- HOST scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Ayahuasca (82.1% positive).
- HOST is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Ayahuasca (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
HOST vs Ayahuasca — FAQ
- Should I play HOST or Ayahuasca first?
- If you want chronology, HOST (2018) came out before Ayahuasca (2020). 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 HOST and Ayahuasca 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.