Choose HOST
Choose HOST if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. HOST launched in 2018.
HOST vs TERMINUS
HOST and TERMINUS 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 TERMINUS (2020). TERMINUS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than HOST (90% 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 TERMINUS
Choose TERMINUS if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. TERMINUS launched in 2020.
Both HOST and TERMINUS sit in Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and 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 |  TERMINUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (20 reviews) | 95.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Garrett Fuselier | Showbag Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- HOST (2018) is 2 years older than TERMINUS (2020).
- TERMINUS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than HOST (90% positive).
- TERMINUS is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than HOST (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
HOST vs TERMINUS — FAQ
- Should I play HOST or TERMINUS first?
- If you want chronology, HOST (2018) came out before TERMINUS (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 TERMINUS 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.