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Double Kick Heroes vs SoundStorm

Double Kick Heroes and SoundStorm 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. Double Kick Heroes (2020) is 2 years older than SoundStorm (2022). SoundStorm is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Double Kick Heroes (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Double Kick Heroes

Choose Double Kick Heroes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Double Kick Heroes launched in 2020.

Choose SoundStorm

Choose SoundStorm if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. SoundStorm launched in 2022.

Both Double Kick Heroes and SoundStorm 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

Double Kick Heroes vs SoundStorm — Steam metadata comparison
Double Kick Heroes — Steam game coverDouble Kick HeroesSoundStorm — Steam game coverSoundStorm
Released20202022
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD12.99 USD
Steam reviews81.6% positive (38 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersHeadbang ClubDamian Hiltebrand, Franziska Renold, Nils Künzig

Side by side

Double Kick Heroes vs SoundStorm — FAQ

Should I play Double Kick Heroes or SoundStorm first?
If you want chronology, Double Kick Heroes (2020) came out before SoundStorm (2022). 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 Double Kick Heroes and SoundStorm 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 Double Kick Heroes run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Double Kick Heroes is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SoundStorm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Double Kick Heroes vs SoundStorm — Verdict (2026) · imho.run