Choose Eastward
Choose Eastward if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. 3,574 Steam reviews back the pick.
Eastward vs HYKE:Northern Light(s)
Eastward and HYKE:Northern Light(s) both land in Action, 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. Eastward (2021) is 4 years older than HYKE:Northern Light(s) (2025). Eastward scores higher on Steam reviews (86% 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 a 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 Eastward and HYKE:Northern Light(s) sit in Action and 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
 Eastward |  HYKE:Northern Light(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 20.71 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (3,574 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixpil | Akatsuki Games Inc., Blast Edge Games Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Eastward (2021) is 4 years older than HYKE:Northern Light(s) (2025).
- Eastward scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than HYKE:Northern Light(s) (80% positive).
- HYKE:Northern Light(s) is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Eastward (20.71 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Eastward is Deck Playable, HYKE:Northern Light(s) is Deck Verified.
Eastward vs HYKE:Northern Light(s) — FAQ
- Should I play Eastward or HYKE:Northern Light(s) first?
- If you want chronology, Eastward (2021) 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 Eastward and HYKE:Northern Light(s) similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.