Choose Keyboard Killers
Choose Keyboard Killers if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Keyboard Killers launched in 2017.
Keyboard Killers vs On the Keyboard
Keyboard Killers and On the Keyboard both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Keyboard Killers (2017) is 7 years older than On the Keyboard (2024). Keyboard Killers is free; On the Keyboard is paid (4.99 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 On the Keyboard
Choose On the Keyboard if you want a Racing experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. On the Keyboard launched in 2024.
Both Keyboard Killers and On the Keyboard sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Keyboard Killers |  On the Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 42.4% positive (172 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heaven Brotherhood | SBO Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Keyboard Killers (2017) is 7 years older than On the Keyboard (2024).
- Keyboard Killers is free; On the Keyboard is paid (4.99 USD).
Keyboard Killers vs On the Keyboard — FAQ
- Should I play Keyboard Killers or On the Keyboard first?
- If you want chronology, Keyboard Killers (2017) came out before On the Keyboard (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 Keyboard Killers and On the Keyboard similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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.
- Is Keyboard Killers free?
- Yes — Keyboard Killers is a free-to-play Steam title. On the Keyboard is paid (4.99 USD).