Choose HeadCount
Choose HeadCount if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. HeadCount launched in 2022.
HeadCount vs Task Force 9
HeadCount and Task Force 9 both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. HeadCount (2022) is 1 year older than Task Force 9 (2023). HeadCount is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Task Force 9 (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Task Force 9
Choose Task Force 9 if you want a Strategy and Early Access experience. Task Force 9 launched in 2023.
Both HeadCount and Task Force 9 sit in Action on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 HeadCount |  Task Force 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monochrome, Inc | Good day studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- HeadCount (2022) is 1 year older than Task Force 9 (2023).
- HeadCount is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Task Force 9 (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
HeadCount vs Task Force 9 — FAQ
- Should I play HeadCount or Task Force 9 first?
- If you want chronology, HeadCount (2022) came out before Task Force 9 (2023). 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 HeadCount and Task Force 9 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.