Torchlight II vs Hyper Light Drifter
6/10Match score
Higher community rating
Hyper Light Drifter
+3
rating points
More player ratings
Torchlight II
328 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionFantasy
Key Differences
Genres
Torchlight II
-Hyper Light Drifter
Shooter
Themes
Torchlight II
-Hyper Light Drifter
Science fiction
Features
Torchlight II
boss assistanceea appgamescom 2012monsterssequel
Hyper Light Drifter
the game awards - best independent game - nomineealien languagesinterconnected-worldinvented languagethe game awards - best action-adventure game - nominee
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Torchlight II | Hyper Light Drifter |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2012 | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Rating | 82/100 (328 ratings) | 85/100 (259 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieRole-playing (RPG)Shooter |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasyScience fiction |
| Features | boss assistanceea appgamescom 2012monsterssequel | the game awards - best independent game - nomineealien languagesinterconnected-worldinvented languagethe game awards - best action-adventure game - nomineethe game awards 2016ancient advanced civilization technologypax east 2014pax prime 2015the game awards - nomineecyberpunka.i. companionbirdcheckpointscrowd funded |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Torchlight II and Hyper Light Drifter have a 6/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up.
Torchlight II stands out for boss assistance, ea app, gamescom 2012, while Hyper Light Drifter stands out for Shooter, Science fiction, the game awards - best independent game - nominee, alien languages.
Hyper Light Drifter has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player are the most likely to find value in both.