Choose Rick Henderson
Choose Rick Henderson if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rick Henderson launched in 2021.
Rick Henderson vs 30XX
Rick Henderson and 30XX both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Rick Henderson (2021) is 2 years older than 30XX (2023). Rick Henderson scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than 30XX (91.5% 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 30XX
Choose 30XX if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,750 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Rick Henderson and 30XX sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Rick Henderson |  30XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (21 reviews) | 91.5% positive (1,750 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Fat Pug Studio | Batterystaple Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rick Henderson (2021) is 2 years older than 30XX (2023).
- Rick Henderson scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than 30XX (91.5% positive).
- Rick Henderson is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than 30XX (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- 30XX has co-op; Rick Henderson does not.
- 30XX is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rick Henderson has no Deck rating yet.
Rick Henderson vs 30XX — FAQ
- Should I play Rick Henderson or 30XX first?
- If you want chronology, Rick Henderson (2021) came out before 30XX (2023). 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 Rick Henderson and 30XX similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Rick Henderson have multiplayer like 30XX?
- No. 30XX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Rick Henderson is listed as single-player only.