Choose ALTF42
Choose ALTF42 if you want an Indie and Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. ALTF42 launched in 2024.
ALTF42 vs Handstand Hank
ALTF42 and Handstand Hank both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. ALTF42 (2024) is 1 year older than Handstand Hank (2025). Handstand Hank scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ALTF42 (80.5% 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 Handstand Hank
Choose Handstand Hank if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. Handstand Hank launched in 2025.
Both ALTF42 and Handstand Hank sit in Action and Adventure 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
 ALTF42 |  Handstand Hank | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Racing | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 1.59 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (82 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PUMPKIM | Michael Fischer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- ALTF42 (2024) is 1 year older than Handstand Hank (2025).
- Handstand Hank scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ALTF42 (80.5% positive).
- ALTF42 is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Handstand Hank (1.59 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- ALTF42 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Handstand Hank has no Deck rating yet.
ALTF42 vs Handstand Hank — FAQ
- Should I play ALTF42 or Handstand Hank first?
- If you want chronology, ALTF42 (2024) came out before Handstand Hank (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 ALTF42 and Handstand Hank similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.