Choose Thumper
Choose Thumper if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 3,064 Steam reviews back the pick.
Thumper vs THRASHER
Thumper and THRASHER 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 9 years older than THRASHER (2025). Both sit near 92% positive on Steam (Thumper: 3,064 reviews, THRASHER: 34). 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 THRASHER
Choose THRASHER if you want an Adventure and Racing game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. THRASHER launched in 2025.
Both Thumper and THRASHER sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list VR Supported, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (92.1% vs 91.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Thumper |  THRASHER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (3,064 reviews) | 91.2% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Drool | Puddle |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Thumper (2016) is 9 years older than THRASHER (2025).
- Both sit near 92% positive on Steam (Thumper: 3,064 reviews, THRASHER: 34).
- THRASHER is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Thumper (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Thumper vs THRASHER — FAQ
- Should I play Thumper or THRASHER first?
- If you want chronology, Thumper (2016) came out before THRASHER (2025). 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 THRASHER 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 THRASHER 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.