Choose Saturnalia
Choose Saturnalia if you want the Subtitle Options, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Saturnalia launched in 2023.
Saturnalia vs Hermit and Pig
Saturnalia and Hermit and Pig 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. Saturnalia (2023) is 3 years older than Hermit and Pig (2026). Hermit and Pig scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Saturnalia (92.7% 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 Hermit and Pig
Choose Hermit and Pig if you want an Action and RPG game with Color Alternatives and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hermit and Pig launched in 2026.
Both Saturnalia and Hermit and Pig sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Saturnalia |  Hermit and Pig | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (55 reviews) | 100% positive (121 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Santa Ragione | Heavy Lunch Studio LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Saturnalia (2023) is 3 years older than Hermit and Pig (2026).
- Hermit and Pig scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Saturnalia (92.7% positive).
- Hermit and Pig is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Saturnalia (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Saturnalia is Deck Verified, Hermit and Pig is Deck Playable.
Saturnalia vs Hermit and Pig — FAQ
- Should I play Saturnalia or Hermit and Pig first?
- If you want chronology, Saturnalia (2023) came out before Hermit and Pig (2026). 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 Saturnalia and Hermit and Pig 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.