Choose Train Bandit
Choose Train Bandit if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Train Bandit launched in 2017.
Train Bandit vs Righty Tighty XL
Train Bandit and Righty Tighty XL 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. Train Bandit (2017) is 1 year older than Righty Tighty XL (2018). Righty Tighty XL scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Train Bandit (89.2% 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 Righty Tighty XL
Choose Righty Tighty XL if you want a Casual experience. Righty Tighty XL launched in 2018.
Both Train Bandit and Righty Tighty XL sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Train Bandit |  Righty Tighty XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (37 reviews) | 93.5% positive (107 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rusty Moyher | Adamvision Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Train Bandit (2017) is 1 year older than Righty Tighty XL (2018).
- Righty Tighty XL scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Train Bandit (89.2% positive).
- Righty Tighty XL is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Train Bandit (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Train Bandit is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Righty Tighty XL has no Deck rating yet.
Train Bandit vs Righty Tighty XL — FAQ
- Should I play Train Bandit or Righty Tighty XL first?
- If you want chronology, Train Bandit (2017) came out before Righty Tighty XL (2018). 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 Train Bandit and Righty Tighty XL 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 Train Bandit run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Train Bandit is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Righty Tighty XL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.