Choose 140
Choose 140 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,292 Steam reviews back the pick.
140 vs SongRunner
140 and SongRunner 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. 140 (2013) is 14 years older than SongRunner (2027). 140 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SongRunner has no Deck rating yet. 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 SongRunner
Choose SongRunner if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SongRunner launched in 2027.
Both 140 and SongRunner sit in Action and Indie 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
 140 |  SongRunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (1,292 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Carlsen Games | Matt Goode |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 140 (2013) is 14 years older than SongRunner (2027).
- 140 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SongRunner has no Deck rating yet.
140 vs SongRunner — FAQ
- Should I play 140 or SongRunner first?
- If you want chronology, 140 (2013) came out before SongRunner (2027). 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 140 and SongRunner 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.
- Does 140 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 140 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SongRunner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.