Choose Backfirewall_
Choose Backfirewall_ if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Backfirewall_ launched in 2023.
Backfirewall_ vs GlitchSPANKR
Backfirewall_ and GlitchSPANKR both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Backfirewall_ (2023) is 2 years older than GlitchSPANKR (2025). GlitchSPANKR scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Backfirewall_ (90% 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 GlitchSPANKR
Choose GlitchSPANKR if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 232 reviews.
Both Backfirewall_ and GlitchSPANKR sit in Adventure and Casual 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
 Backfirewall_ |  GlitchSPANKR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (231 reviews) | 96.1% positive (232 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Naraven Games | Mahelyk, TheClassifiedX |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Backfirewall_ (2023) is 2 years older than GlitchSPANKR (2025).
- GlitchSPANKR scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Backfirewall_ (90% positive).
- Backfirewall_ is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than GlitchSPANKR (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- GlitchSPANKR is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Backfirewall_ has no Deck rating yet.
Backfirewall_ vs GlitchSPANKR — FAQ
- Which is better, Backfirewall_ or GlitchSPANKR?
- On Steam reviews GlitchSPANKR scores higher (96.1% positive) than Backfirewall_ (90% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GlitchSPANKR is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Backfirewall_ or GlitchSPANKR first?
- If you want chronology, Backfirewall_ (2023) came out before GlitchSPANKR (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 Backfirewall_ and GlitchSPANKR similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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.