Choose Blacksmith Run
Choose Blacksmith Run if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blacksmith Run launched in 2019.
Blacksmith Run vs ElecHead
Blacksmith Run and ElecHead 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. Blacksmith Run (2019) is 2 years older than ElecHead (2021). Blacksmith Run is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than ElecHead (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 ElecHead
Choose ElecHead if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ElecHead launched in 2021.
Both Blacksmith Run and ElecHead 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
 Blacksmith Run |  ElecHead | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 97.4% positive (691 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skull Box Games | NamaTakahashi, Tsuyomi |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Blacksmith Run (2019) is 2 years older than ElecHead (2021).
- Blacksmith Run is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than ElecHead (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- ElecHead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blacksmith Run has no Deck rating yet.
Blacksmith Run vs ElecHead — FAQ
- Should I play Blacksmith Run or ElecHead first?
- If you want chronology, Blacksmith Run (2019) came out before ElecHead (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 Blacksmith Run and ElecHead 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.