Choose I Am Dead
Choose I Am Dead if it matches what drew you to this matchup. I Am Dead launched in 2020.
I Am Dead vs Hohokum
I Am Dead and Hohokum both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. I Am Dead (2020) is 2 years older than Hohokum (2022). Hohokum scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than I Am Dead (82.2% 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 Hohokum
Choose Hohokum if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hohokum launched in 2022.
Both I Am Dead and Hohokum sit in Indie 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
 I Am Dead |  Hohokum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.2% positive (241 reviews) | 85.3% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hollow Ponds, Richard Hogg | Honeyslug, Richard Hogg |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- I Am Dead (2020) is 2 years older than Hohokum (2022).
- Hohokum scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than I Am Dead (82.2% positive).
- Hohokum is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than I Am Dead (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: I Am Dead is Deck Playable, Hohokum is Deck Verified.
I Am Dead vs Hohokum — FAQ
- Should I play I Am Dead or Hohokum first?
- If you want chronology, I Am Dead (2020) came out before Hohokum (2022). 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 I Am Dead and Hohokum similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.