Choose Ikenfell
Choose Ikenfell if you want an Indie experience. Ikenfell launched in 2020.
Ikenfell vs HYKE:Northern Light(s)
Ikenfell and HYKE:Northern Light(s) both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Ikenfell (2020) is 5 years older than HYKE:Northern Light(s) (2025). Ikenfell scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than HYKE:Northern Light(s) (80% 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 HYKE:Northern Light(s)
Choose HYKE:Northern Light(s) if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HYKE:Northern Light(s) launched in 2025.
Both Ikenfell and HYKE:Northern Light(s) sit in RPG 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
 Ikenfell |  HYKE:Northern Light(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Action, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 20.71 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (581 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Happy Ray Games | Akatsuki Games Inc., Blast Edge Games Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Ikenfell (2020) is 5 years older than HYKE:Northern Light(s) (2025).
- Ikenfell scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than HYKE:Northern Light(s) (80% positive).
- Ikenfell is currently ~3% cheaper on Steam than HYKE:Northern Light(s) (19.99 USD vs. 20.71 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Ikenfell vs HYKE:Northern Light(s) — FAQ
- Should I play Ikenfell or HYKE:Northern Light(s) first?
- If you want chronology, Ikenfell (2020) came out before HYKE:Northern Light(s) (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 Ikenfell and HYKE:Northern Light(s) similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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 Ikenfell and HYKE:Northern Light(s) both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.