Choose HyperParasite
Choose HyperParasite if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HyperParasite launched in 2020.
HyperParasite vs Wyrd Gun
HyperParasite and Wyrd Gun both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. HyperParasite (2020) is 3 years older than Wyrd Gun (2023). Wyrd Gun is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than HyperParasite (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Wyrd Gun
Choose Wyrd Gun if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wyrd Gun launched in 2023.
Both HyperParasite and Wyrd Gun sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, 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
 HyperParasite |  Wyrd Gun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (49 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Troglobytes Games | The Fetus Den |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- HyperParasite (2020) is 3 years older than Wyrd Gun (2023).
- Wyrd Gun is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than HyperParasite (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- HyperParasite has co-op; Wyrd Gun does not.
- HyperParasite is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wyrd Gun has no Deck rating yet.
HyperParasite vs Wyrd Gun — FAQ
- Should I play HyperParasite or Wyrd Gun first?
- If you want chronology, HyperParasite (2020) came out before Wyrd Gun (2023). 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 HyperParasite and Wyrd Gun similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Wyrd Gun have multiplayer like HyperParasite?
- No. HyperParasite supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Wyrd Gun is listed as single-player only.
- Does HyperParasite run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HyperParasite is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Wyrd Gun doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.