Choose Flinthook
Choose Flinthook if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Flinthook launched in 2017.
Flinthook vs Tinhead
Flinthook and Tinhead both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Flinthook (2017) is 2 years older than Tinhead (2019). Tinhead is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Flinthook (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Tinhead
Choose Tinhead if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tinhead launched in 2019.
Both Flinthook and Tinhead sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Flinthook |  Tinhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.9% positive (418 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tribute Games Inc. | Microprose |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Flinthook (2017) is 2 years older than Tinhead (2019).
- Tinhead is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Flinthook (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Flinthook is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tinhead has no Deck rating yet.
Flinthook vs Tinhead — FAQ
- Should I play Flinthook or Tinhead first?
- If you want chronology, Flinthook (2017) came out before Tinhead (2019). 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 Flinthook and Tinhead similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Flinthook run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Flinthook is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tinhead doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.