Choose Thumper
Choose Thumper if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,064 Steam reviews back the pick.
Thumper vs Taiko Frenzy
Thumper and Taiko Frenzy 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 Taiko Frenzy (2024). Thumper scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Taiko Frenzy (90% 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 Taiko Frenzy
Choose Taiko Frenzy if you want a Casual game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Taiko Frenzy launched in 2024.
Both Thumper and Taiko Frenzy sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards and VR Supported, 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 |  Taiko Frenzy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (3,064 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Drool | Glitchr Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Thumper (2016) is 8 years older than Taiko Frenzy (2024).
- Thumper scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Taiko Frenzy (90% positive).
- Taiko Frenzy is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Thumper (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Thumper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Taiko Frenzy has no Deck rating yet.
Thumper vs Taiko Frenzy — FAQ
- Should I play Thumper or Taiko Frenzy first?
- If you want chronology, Thumper (2016) came out before Taiko Frenzy (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 Taiko Frenzy 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.
- Does Thumper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Thumper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Taiko Frenzy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.