Velocibox vs Thumper
Velocibox and Thumper 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. Velocibox (2014) is 2 years older than Thumper (2016). Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (Velocibox: 154 reviews, Thumper: 3,064). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Velocibox |  Thumper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (154 reviews) | 92.1% positive (3,064 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shawn Beck | Drool |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Velocibox (2014) is 2 years older than Thumper (2016).
- Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (Velocibox: 154 reviews, Thumper: 3,064).
- Velocibox is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Thumper (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Thumper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Velocibox has no Deck rating yet.
Velocibox vs Thumper — FAQ
- Which is better, Velocibox or Thumper?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Velocibox sits at 92.9% positive (154 reviews), Thumper at 92.1% (3,064). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Velocibox or Thumper first?
- If you want chronology, Velocibox (2014) came out before Thumper (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 Velocibox and Thumper 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.