Choose 1 Screen Platformer
Choose 1 Screen Platformer if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1 Screen Platformer launched in 2019.
1 Screen Platformer vs Project XZ
1 Screen Platformer and Project XZ 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. 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 7 years older than Project XZ (2026). Project XZ scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% 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 Project XZ
Choose Project XZ if you want a Strategy game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Project XZ launched in 2026.
Both 1 Screen Platformer and Project XZ 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
 1 Screen Platformer |  Project XZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 2.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (169 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC | Foxy H. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 7 years older than Project XZ (2026).
- Project XZ scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% positive).
- 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Project XZ (1.49 USD vs. 2.69 USD).
- 1 Screen Platformer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Project XZ has no Deck rating yet.
1 Screen Platformer vs Project XZ — FAQ
- Should I play 1 Screen Platformer or Project XZ first?
- If you want chronology, 1 Screen Platformer (2019) came out before Project XZ (2026). 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 1 Screen Platformer and Project XZ 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 1 Screen Platformer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 1 Screen Platformer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Project XZ doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.