Choose A Virus Named TOM
Choose A Virus Named TOM if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Virus Named TOM launched in 2012.
A Virus Named TOM vs Tumblestone
A Virus Named TOM and Tumblestone both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. A Virus Named TOM (2012) is 4 years older than Tumblestone (2016). Tumblestone scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than A Virus Named TOM (73.5% 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 Tumblestone
Choose Tumblestone if you want a Casual game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2016) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tumblestone launched in 2016.
Both A Virus Named TOM and Tumblestone sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 A Virus Named TOM |  Tumblestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (49 reviews) | 92.5% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Misfits Attic | Ty Taylor, Spotted Zebra, Justin Nafziger, Vega Castañeda |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- A Virus Named TOM (2012) is 4 years older than Tumblestone (2016).
- Tumblestone scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than A Virus Named TOM (73.5% positive).
- A Virus Named TOM is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Tumblestone (2.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
A Virus Named TOM vs Tumblestone — FAQ
- Should I play A Virus Named TOM or Tumblestone first?
- If you want chronology, A Virus Named TOM (2012) came out before Tumblestone (2016). 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 A Virus Named TOM and Tumblestone similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 A Virus Named TOM and Tumblestone both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.