Choose Left Behind
Choose Left Behind if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Left Behind launched in 2024.
Left Behind vs Thin Threads
Left Behind and Thin Threads both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Left Behind (2024) is 1 year older than Thin Threads (2025). Thin Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Left Behind (56.1% 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 Thin Threads
Choose Thin Threads if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thin Threads launched in 2025.
Both Left Behind and Thin Threads sit in 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
 Left Behind |  Thin Threads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.1% positive (41 reviews) | 69.7% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SolitaryStudios | SolitaryStudios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Left Behind (2024) is 1 year older than Thin Threads (2025).
- Thin Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Left Behind (56.1% positive).
- Thin Threads is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Left Behind (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Left Behind is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Thin Threads has no Deck rating yet.
Left Behind vs Thin Threads — FAQ
- Should I play Left Behind or Thin Threads first?
- If you want chronology, Left Behind (2024) came out before Thin Threads (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 Left Behind and Thin Threads similar?
- They overlap on 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 Left Behind run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Left Behind is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Thin Threads doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.