Choose Spanky!
Choose Spanky! if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. Spanky! launched in 2024.
Spanky! vs The Stickman
Spanky! and The Stickman both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Spanky! (2024) is 2 years older than The Stickman (2026). The Stickman scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Spanky! (78.5% 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 The Stickman
Choose The Stickman if you want a Racing game with Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. The Stickman launched in 2026.
Both Spanky! and The Stickman sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Spanky! |  The Stickman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.5% positive (121 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | HappyHead Games | Simple Shark |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Spanky! (2024) is 2 years older than The Stickman (2026).
- The Stickman scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Spanky! (78.5% positive).
- Spanky! is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than The Stickman (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Spanky! vs The Stickman — FAQ
- Should I play Spanky! or The Stickman first?
- If you want chronology, Spanky! (2024) came out before The Stickman (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 Spanky! and The Stickman similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Spanky! and The Stickman have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Spanky! ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Stickman ships Online Co-op, Co-op.