Rick Henderson vs PLONG
Rick Henderson and PLONG 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 PLONG (2023). PLONG scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Rick Henderson (95.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rick Henderson |  PLONG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (21 reviews) | 100% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fat Pug Studio | Rob Gross |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rick Henderson (2021) is 2 years older than PLONG (2023).
- PLONG scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Rick Henderson (95.2% positive).
- PLONG is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Rick Henderson (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- PLONG is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rick Henderson has no Deck rating yet.
Rick Henderson vs PLONG — FAQ
- Should I play Rick Henderson or PLONG first?
- If you want chronology, Rick Henderson (2021) came out before PLONG (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 PLONG 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.