Choose Pixel Dash
Choose Pixel Dash if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Pixel Dash launched in 2024.
Pixel Dash vs Tick Hop
Pixel Dash and Tick Hop both land in Indie, Racing 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 Indie, Racing on Steam. Pixel Dash (2024) is 1 year older than Tick Hop (2025). Tick Hop is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Dash (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Tick Hop
Choose Tick Hop if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tick Hop launched in 2025.
Both Pixel Dash and Tick Hop sit in Indie and Racing 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
 Pixel Dash |  Tick Hop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Indie, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hmph. Studios | 小磊又饿又困 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Pixel Dash (2024) is 1 year older than Tick Hop (2025).
- Tick Hop is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Dash (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Pixel Dash vs Tick Hop — FAQ
- Should I play Pixel Dash or Tick Hop first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Dash (2024) came out before Tick Hop (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 Pixel Dash and Tick Hop similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Racing 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.