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Circles of hell vs World Splitter

Circles of hell and World Splitter both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Circles of hell (2018) is 3 years older than World Splitter (2021). World Splitter is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Circles of hell (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Circles of hell

Choose Circles of hell if you want an Action experience. Circles of hell launched in 2018.

Choose World Splitter

Choose World Splitter if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. World Splitter launched in 2021.

Both Circles of hell and World Splitter sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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

Circles of hell vs World Splitter — Steam metadata comparison
Circles of hell — Steam game coverCircles of hellWorld Splitter — Steam game coverWorld Splitter
Released20182021
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews7 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersUrban ghostsNeoBird

Side by side

Circles of hell vs World Splitter — FAQ

Should I play Circles of hell or World Splitter first?
If you want chronology, Circles of hell (2018) came out before World Splitter (2021). 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 Circles of hell and World Splitter similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Circles of hell and World Splitter have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Circles of hell ships Co-op; World Splitter ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Circles of hell vs World Splitter — Verdict (2026) · imho.run