Choose Thumper
Choose Thumper if you want the Steam Leaderboards and VR Supported side of the pairing. 3,064 Steam reviews back the pick.
Thumper vs Klang 2
Thumper and Klang 2 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. Thumper (2016) is 5 years older than Klang 2 (2021). Klang 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Thumper (92.1% 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 Klang 2
Choose Klang 2 if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Klang 2 launched in 2021.
Both Thumper and Klang 2 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
 Thumper |  Klang 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (3,064 reviews) | 100% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Drool | Tinimations |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Thumper (2016) is 5 years older than Klang 2 (2021).
- Klang 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Thumper (92.1% positive).
- Klang 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Thumper (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Thumper vs Klang 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Thumper or Klang 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Thumper (2016) came out before Klang 2 (2021). 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 Thumper and Klang 2 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.
- Do Thumper and Klang 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.