Choose Catherine Classic
Choose Catherine Classic if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. 4,202 Steam reviews back the pick.
Catherine Classic vs Helltaker
Catherine Classic and Helltaker both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Catherine Classic (2019) is 1 year older than Helltaker (2020). Helltaker scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Catherine Classic (90.3% 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 Helltaker
Choose Helltaker if you want an Indie and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.4% positive across 53,748 reviews.
Both Catherine Classic and Helltaker sit in 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
 Catherine Classic |  Helltaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (4,202 reviews) | 97.4% positive (53,748 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ATLUS | vanripper |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Catherine Classic (2019) is 1 year older than Helltaker (2020).
- Helltaker scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Catherine Classic (90.3% positive).
- Helltaker is free; Catherine Classic is paid (19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Catherine Classic is Deck Unsupported, Helltaker is Deck Playable.
Catherine Classic vs Helltaker — FAQ
- Which is better, Catherine Classic or Helltaker?
- On Steam reviews Helltaker scores higher (97.4% positive) than Catherine Classic (90.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Helltaker is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Catherine Classic or Helltaker first?
- If you want chronology, Catherine Classic (2019) came out before Helltaker (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 Catherine Classic and Helltaker similar?
- They overlap on 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 Helltaker have multiplayer like Catherine Classic?
- No. Catherine Classic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Helltaker is listed as single-player only.
- Is Helltaker free?
- Yes — Helltaker is a free-to-play Steam title. Catherine Classic is paid (19.99 USD).