Choose ElecHead
Choose ElecHead if you want an Action experience. ElecHead launched in 2021.
ElecHead vs MainFrames
ElecHead and MainFrames 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. ElecHead (2021) is 4 years older than MainFrames (2025). ElecHead scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than MainFrames (90.6% 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 MainFrames
Choose MainFrames if it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. MainFrames launched in 2025.
Both ElecHead and MainFrames 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
 ElecHead |  MainFrames | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.4% positive (691 reviews) | 90.6% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NamaTakahashi, Tsuyomi | Assoupi |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ElecHead (2021) is 4 years older than MainFrames (2025).
- ElecHead scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than MainFrames (90.6% positive).
- MainFrames is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than ElecHead (3.89 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
ElecHead vs MainFrames — FAQ
- Should I play ElecHead or MainFrames first?
- If you want chronology, ElecHead (2021) came out before MainFrames (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 ElecHead and MainFrames 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.
- Do ElecHead and MainFrames both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.