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 Krimson
Thumper and Krimson 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 8 years older than Krimson (2024). Krimson scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% 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 Krimson
Choose Krimson if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Krimson launched in 2024.
Both Thumper and Krimson 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 |  Krimson | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (3,064 reviews) | 98.6% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Drool | CryingPsycho |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Thumper (2016) is 8 years older than Krimson (2024).
- Krimson scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than Thumper (92.1% positive).
- Krimson is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Thumper (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Thumper vs Krimson — FAQ
- Should I play Thumper or Krimson first?
- If you want chronology, Thumper (2016) came out before Krimson (2024). 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 Krimson 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 Krimson 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.