Choose Cartridge the Tiger
Choose Cartridge the Tiger if you want an Action experience. Cartridge the Tiger launched in 2024.
Cartridge the Tiger vs Tick Hop
Cartridge the Tiger and Tick Hop both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cartridge the Tiger (2024) is 1 year older than Tick Hop (2025). Tick Hop is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cartridge the Tiger (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Tick Hop
Choose Tick Hop if you want a Racing experience. Tick Hop launched in 2025.
Both Cartridge the Tiger and Tick Hop sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Cartridge the Tiger |  Tick Hop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Protosprite | 小磊又饿又困 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cartridge the Tiger (2024) is 1 year older than Tick Hop (2025).
- Tick Hop is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cartridge the Tiger (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Cartridge the Tiger vs Tick Hop — FAQ
- Should I play Cartridge the Tiger or Tick Hop first?
- If you want chronology, Cartridge the Tiger (2024) came out before Tick Hop (2025). 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 Cartridge the Tiger and Tick Hop similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.