Choose 1 Screen Platformer
Choose 1 Screen Platformer if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1 Screen Platformer launched in 2019.
1 Screen Platformer vs TetherGeist
1 Screen Platformer and TetherGeist both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 7 years older than TetherGeist (2026). TetherGeist scores higher on Steam reviews (98% 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 TetherGeist
Choose TetherGeist if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98% positive across 295 reviews.
Both 1 Screen Platformer and TetherGeist sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  TetherGeist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 13.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (169 reviews) | 98% positive (295 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC | O. and Co. Games, Out of Space Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 7 years older than TetherGeist (2026).
- TetherGeist scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% positive).
- 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than TetherGeist (1.49 USD vs. 13.59 USD).
- Steam Deck: 1 Screen Platformer is Deck Verified, TetherGeist is Deck Playable.
1 Screen Platformer vs TetherGeist — FAQ
- Which is better, 1 Screen Platformer or TetherGeist?
- On Steam reviews TetherGeist scores higher (98% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, TetherGeist is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 1 Screen Platformer or TetherGeist first?
- If you want chronology, 1 Screen Platformer (2019) came out before TetherGeist (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 TetherGeist similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.