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I hate this game vs Control:Override

I hate this game and Control:Override both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. I hate this game (2019) is 2 years older than Control:Override (2021). I hate this game scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Control:Override (90% 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 I hate this game

Choose I hate this game if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. I hate this game launched in 2019.

Choose Control:Override

Choose Control:Override if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Control:Override launched in 2021.

Both I hate this game and Control:Override sit in Indie 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 hate this game vs Control:Override — Steam metadata comparison
I hate this game — Steam game coverI hate this gameControl:Override — Steam game coverControl:Override
Released20192021
GenresIndieIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price1.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews92.5% positive (416 reviews)90% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPixel ErrorB-Deshi Interactive

Side by side

I hate this game vs Control:Override — FAQ

Should I play I hate this game or Control:Override first?
If you want chronology, I hate this game (2019) came out before Control:Override (2021). 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 hate this game and Control:Override similar?
They overlap on Indie 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 I hate this game run on Steam Deck?
Yes — I hate this game is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Control:Override doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
I hate this game vs Control:Override — Verdict (2026) · imho.run