Choose StepX
Choose StepX if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. StepX launched in 2017.
StepX vs Thunderbolt 2
StepX and Thunderbolt 2 both land in Casual 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 are Casual games on Steam. StepX (2017) is 1 year older than Thunderbolt 2 (2018). Thunderbolt 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than StepX (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 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 Thunderbolt 2
Choose Thunderbolt 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Thunderbolt 2 launched in 2018.
Both StepX and Thunderbolt 2 sit in Casual 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
 StepX |  Thunderbolt 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (21 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LillyWelland inc. | LillyWelland inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- StepX (2017) is 1 year older than Thunderbolt 2 (2018).
- Thunderbolt 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than StepX (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
StepX vs Thunderbolt 2 — FAQ
- Should I play StepX or Thunderbolt 2 first?
- If you want chronology, StepX (2017) came out before Thunderbolt 2 (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 StepX and Thunderbolt 2 similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.