Choose Orta X
Choose Orta X if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orta X launched in 2021.
Orta X vs Forehead Chip
Orta X and Forehead Chip 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. Orta X (2021) is 5 years older than Forehead Chip (2026). Orta X is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Forehead Chip (4.50 USD vs. 14.99 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 Forehead Chip
Choose Forehead Chip if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Forehead Chip launched in 2026.
Both Orta X and Forehead Chip sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Orta X |  Forehead Chip | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.50 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | dj--alex | Naturally Intelligent |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Orta X (2021) is 5 years older than Forehead Chip (2026).
- Orta X is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Forehead Chip (4.50 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Forehead Chip is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Orta X has no Deck rating yet.
Orta X vs Forehead Chip — FAQ
- Should I play Orta X or Forehead Chip first?
- If you want chronology, Orta X (2021) came out before Forehead Chip (2026). 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 Orta X and Forehead Chip 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.
- Do both Orta X and Forehead Chip have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Orta X ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Forehead Chip ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.