Choose JACK 'N' HAT
Choose JACK 'N' HAT if it matches what drew you to this matchup. JACK 'N' HAT launched in 2022.
JACK 'N' HAT vs Telly the TV
JACK 'N' HAT and Telly the TV 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. JACK 'N' HAT (2022) is 2 years older than Telly the TV (2024). Telly the TV is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than JACK 'N' HAT (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Telly the TV
Choose Telly the TV if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Telly the TV launched in 2024.
Both JACK 'N' HAT and Telly the TV sit in Action and 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
 JACK 'N' HAT |  Telly the TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cross Game Studio | Extra Mustard |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- JACK 'N' HAT (2022) is 2 years older than Telly the TV (2024).
- Telly the TV is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than JACK 'N' HAT (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
JACK 'N' HAT vs Telly the TV — FAQ
- Should I play JACK 'N' HAT or Telly the TV first?
- If you want chronology, JACK 'N' HAT (2022) came out before Telly the TV (2024). 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 JACK 'N' HAT and Telly the TV 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.