Choose ElecHead
Choose ElecHead if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ElecHead launched in 2021.
ElecHead vs Pixel
ElecHead and Pixel both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. ElecHead (2021) is 1 year older than Pixel (2022). Pixel is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than ElecHead (4.99 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 Pixel
Choose Pixel if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel launched in 2022.
Both ElecHead and Pixel sit in Action, 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 |  Pixel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.4% positive (691 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NamaTakahashi, Tsuyomi | Jorge David Muffareg Junior |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ElecHead (2021) is 1 year older than Pixel (2022).
- Pixel is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than ElecHead (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- ElecHead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel has no Deck rating yet.
ElecHead vs Pixel — FAQ
- Should I play ElecHead or Pixel first?
- If you want chronology, ElecHead (2021) came out before Pixel (2022). 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 Pixel similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does ElecHead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ElecHead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pixel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.