Choose Thumper
Choose Thumper if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards and VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,064 Steam reviews back the pick.
Thumper vs Rhythm Race
Thumper and Rhythm Race 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. Thumper (2016) is 5 years older than Rhythm Race (2021). Thumper scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Rhythm Race (83.3% 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 Rhythm Race
Choose Rhythm Race if you want a Casual and Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rhythm Race launched in 2021.
Both Thumper and Rhythm Race 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
 Thumper |  Rhythm Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (3,064 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Drool | BlueFront |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Thumper (2016) is 5 years older than Rhythm Race (2021).
- Thumper scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Rhythm Race (83.3% positive).
- Rhythm Race is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Thumper (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Thumper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rhythm Race has no Deck rating yet.
Thumper vs Rhythm Race — FAQ
- Should I play Thumper or Rhythm Race first?
- If you want chronology, Thumper (2016) came out before Rhythm Race (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 Rhythm Race 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 Thumper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Thumper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rhythm Race doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.