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Across the Grooves vs The Stamp

Across the Grooves and The Stamp sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Across the Grooves (2020) is 5 years older than The Stamp (2025). The Stamp is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Across the Grooves (3.99 USD vs. 13.99 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 Across the Grooves

Choose Across the Grooves if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. Across the Grooves launched in 2020.

Choose The Stamp

Choose The Stamp if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Stamp launched in 2025.

Both Across the Grooves and The Stamp ship Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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

Across the Grooves vs The Stamp — Steam metadata comparison
Across the Grooves — Steam game coverAcross the GroovesThe Stamp — Steam game coverThe Stamp
Released20202025
GenresIndieAdventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price13.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews86.5% positive (52 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNova-boxNimavoha Interactive

Side by side

Across the Grooves vs The Stamp — FAQ

Should I play Across the Grooves or The Stamp first?
If you want chronology, Across the Grooves (2020) came out before The Stamp (2025). 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.
Across the Grooves vs The Stamp — Verdict (2026) · imho.run