Choose 198X
Choose 198X if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 198X launched in 2019.
198X vs Thunderflash
198X and Thunderflash 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. 198X (2019) is 1 year older than Thunderflash (2020). 198X scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than Thunderflash (77.8% 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 Thunderflash
Choose Thunderflash if you want an Action and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thunderflash launched in 2020.
Both 198X and Thunderflash 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
 198X |  Thunderflash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.2% positive (387 reviews) | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hi-Bit Studios | SEEP |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- 198X (2019) is 1 year older than Thunderflash (2020).
- 198X scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than Thunderflash (77.8% positive).
- Thunderflash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 198X (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Thunderflash has co-op; 198X does not.
- 198X is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Thunderflash has no Deck rating yet.
198X vs Thunderflash — FAQ
- Should I play 198X or Thunderflash first?
- If you want chronology, 198X (2019) came out before Thunderflash (2020). 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 198X and Thunderflash 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.
- Does 198X have multiplayer like Thunderflash?
- No. Thunderflash supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while 198X is listed as single-player only.
- Does 198X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 198X is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Thunderflash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.